Dorchester Middle School

URN: 113860 • Dorchester DT1 2HS

Overview

Name
Dorchester Middle School
URN
113860
Type
Community school
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gordon Redley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2HS

Summary

Dorchester Middle School is a community school located in Dorchester, Dorset, catering to mixed-gender students. With a capacity of 602 pupils, the school emphasizes its core value of 'Respect'—for each other, the school, and learning. This foundational principle is integrated into the school's ethos, which promotes the ROARS values: Ready, Original, Ambitious, Respectful, and Safe. These values guide the school's curriculum and behaviour systems, fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is committed to delivering high-quality educational opportunities that are broad and stimulating, aimed at developing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. Inclusivity is a key focus, with efforts made to meet the diverse needs of all pupils within the community.

Dorchester Middle School actively engages with its local community, exemplified by initiatives such as food donations for local charities and collaborative projects with local schools. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors, reinforcing its commitment to a strong school-community partnership.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
602
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2012-05-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 602
2024-09-11 602
2023-09-11 602
2022-09-11 602
2021-09-11 602
2020-09-11 602

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