Dorset Studio School

URN: 140977 • Dorchester DT2 8PX

Overview

Name
Dorset Studio School
URN
140977
Type
Studio schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
43.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jason Malone (since 2025)
Telephone
01305443600
Website
Visit
Address
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester DT2 8PX

Summary

Dorset Studio School, located in Dorchester, serves 325 mixed-gender pupils within a capacity of 375. As a secondary studio school, it aims to meet the unique educational needs of families in the rural and coastal areas of Dorset. The school’s mission is to prepare students for further education, training, or employment through a curriculum that balances academic and technical skill development.

The school promotes a culture of personalized support and challenge, with a strong emphasis on environmental sciences and sustainability. Its innovative 'land-based' curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a 21st-century global economy. The school also prioritizes inclusive education, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to succeed.

Dorset Studio School operates as its own admissions authority and participates in the Local Authority co-ordinated admissions scheme. Parents can find detailed information about admissions, attendance, and other key policies on the school's website.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED
Capacity
375
Pupils
325
Boys
158
Girls
167
FSM %
30.80
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 325 158 167 375 30.80
2024-09-11 345 164 181 375 28.10
2023-09-11 350 182 168 375 23.40
2022-09-11 350 182 168 375 23.40
2021-09-11 360 189 171 375 23.10
2020-09-11 349 175 174 375 22.40

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