St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

URN: 141829 • Wimborne BH21 7AB

Overview

Name
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
URN
141829
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Darren Ayling (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202883433
Website
Visit
Address
Colehill Lane, Wimborne BH21 7AB

Summary

St. Michael's Church of England Middle School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 583 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 560. The school operates within the middle deemed secondary phase, catering to students during a crucial transition from childhood to early adulthood. Its mission is rooted in the belief that every individual is uniquely made in God's image, promoting core values of Aspiration, Belief, and Creativity.

The school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages students to aim high academically and personally. Through various initiatives, St. Michael's fosters resilience and creativity among its pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. The school has also been recognized for its high attendance rates, placing it in the top 10% of schools in England.

St. Michael's is committed to safeguarding, with a dedicated team in place to address any concerns regarding student welfare. The school actively engages with the community and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and residential trips, to enhance the overall educational experience. For more information, visit their website at http://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
560
Pupils
583
Boys
302
Girls
281
FSM %
14.80
Open date
2015-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 583 302 281 560 14.80
2024-09-11 591 306 285 560 13.20
2023-09-11 598 292 306 560 11.70
2022-09-11 598 292 306 560 11.70
2021-09-11 603 288 315 560 11.30
2020-09-11 591 288 303 560 10.80

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