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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Exam Results 2025 Dorset Studio School goes from strength to strength, as our Year 11 students achieve some of our best results ever. Our Land based specialism gained exceptional results, and the core English, Maths (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Year 10 Work Placements 2025Year 10 spent a week in their chosen work placements for the last week of term. Jack Ferrett attended Winscombe Shoot, Beaminster where he was rearing game birds. Amber Wills has worked at (sen)
- Open Morning We are looking forward to welcoming students and parents to our Open Day Event to find out more about us. We trust that you will find your visit informative and enjoyable, in order to support your decision on the next, and im (sen)
- Dorset County ShowStudents from Dorset Studio School were able to show off their land-based skills representing the school at the Dorset County Show. They were invited to join the Main Ring Arena Parties and the Fabulous Food and Farming area, provi (sen)
- SEND Department (sen)
- Year 11 students, discovering the plants that combine to make herbal ley. Thanks to Ralph Messenger at Galton Farm for hosting us. Can you identify the plants? You'll learn in the field at Dorset Studio School, find out more at our Open Day this Saturda (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Thomas Hardye School (79.4)
- The Thomas Hardye School (45.2)
- Castlefield School (37.5)
- Hardyes School (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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