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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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