Dorchester Middle School
URN: 138186 • Dorchester DT1 2HS
Overview
- Name
- Dorchester Middle School
- URN
- 138186
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Webb (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305265651
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen's Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2HS
Summary
Dorchester Middle School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter serving 543 pupils, with a capacity of 600. The school operates under the core value of 'Respect' and promotes a culture of inclusivity and support, aiming to meet the diverse needs of all students. The ethos is encapsulated in the ROARS values: Ready, Original, Ambitious, Respectful, and Safe, which are integrated into the curriculum and behaviour systems.
The school is committed to delivering a broad and stimulating education that prepares students for future challenges. Recent initiatives include community art projects and participation in events such as World Mental Health Day, highlighting the school's focus on well-rounded development and social responsibility.
Dorchester Middle School actively encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors to experience its vibrant community. The school prides itself on fostering a caring environment where students can thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school is committed to delivering a broad and stimulating education that prepares students for future challenges. Recent initiatives include community art projects and participation in events such as World Mental Health Day, highlighting the school's focus on well-rounded development and social responsibility.
Dorchester Middle School actively encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors to experience its vibrant community. The school prides itself on fostering a caring environment where students can thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- School Governance Committee (SGC) (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 543
- Boys
- 273
- Girls
- 270
- FSM %
- 23.60
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 543 | 273 | 270 | 600 | 23.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 554 | 264 | 290 | 600 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 582 | 277 | 305 | 600 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 582 | 277 | 305 | 600 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 588 | 282 | 306 | 600 | 19.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 592 | 299 | 293 | 600 | 17.60 |
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