St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
URN: 138189 • Dorchester DT2 8SA
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
- URN
- 138189
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Ennion (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01305848293
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coombe Road, Dorchester DT2 8SA
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, located in Puddletown near Dorchester, serves students aged 9 to 13 and operates as an academy converter. With a current enrolment of 445 pupils and a capacity of 480, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values such as respect, forgiveness, and kindness. The school community, including pupils, staff, and governors, is dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and support for all students.
The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and engaging, providing pupils with opportunities for specialist teaching in subjects like Design and Technology, PE, and Science from Year 5. The school emphasizes high academic standards and behaviour, encouraging students to develop independence, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
St Mary's values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as global citizens. The school actively promotes participation in various activities, including clubs and events, to enhance the overall educational experience.
The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and engaging, providing pupils with opportunities for specialist teaching in subjects like Design and Technology, PE, and Science from Year 5. The school emphasizes high academic standards and behaviour, encouraging students to develop independence, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
St Mary's values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as global citizens. The school actively promotes participation in various activities, including clubs and events, to enhance the overall educational experience.
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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
- 480
- Pupils
- 445
- Boys
- 227
- Girls
- 218
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 445 | 227 | 218 | 480 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 460 | 224 | 236 | 480 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 487 | 239 | 248 | 480 | 18.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 487 | 239 | 248 | 495 | 18.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 494 | 256 | 238 | 495 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 474 | 244 | 230 | 495 | 14.60 |
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