St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
URN: 147904 • Dorchester DT1 2DZ
Overview
- Name
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
- URN
- 147904
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Biddle (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01305262897
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnes Way, Dorchester DT1 2DZ
Summary
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 717 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 720. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values such as hope, community, respect, and love. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and daily school life, promoting a holistic approach to education that addresses each child's unique needs.
The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to become responsible global citizens. St Osmund’s provides various opportunities for students to engage in community service and understand their role in advocating for justice and support for others. The school’s pastoral system is designed to ensure that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
In addition to its strong ethical framework, St Osmund's actively involves students in extracurricular activities and events that enhance their learning experience. The school community is characterized by collaboration and mutual respect, creating a positive atmosphere for both students and staff.
The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to become responsible global citizens. St Osmund’s provides various opportunities for students to engage in community service and understand their role in advocating for justice and support for others. The school’s pastoral system is designed to ensure that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
In addition to its strong ethical framework, St Osmund's actively involves students in extracurricular activities and events that enhance their learning experience. The school community is characterized by collaboration and mutual respect, creating a positive atmosphere for both students and staff.
Useful links
- 7 October 2025This afternoon we celebrated the arrival of our new Ossie's with our Year 5 Welcome Service at St. George's Church Fordington. Being a Church of England school is the most special part of our story, so being in church with our students, staf (governance)
- 3 October 2025 Students in years 6, 7 & 8 have enjoyed Eco School activities today. Activities have included discussing the climate emergency and why people are protesting, exploring eco anxiety and debating the importance of it, learning about the env (sen)
- 11 October 2025 REMINDER! As part of Dorchester Literary Festival, on Monday, year 5 students will be walking to Hardye's School to meet author Ali Sparkes. The visit includes the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her book 'My Sister is a Dog'. P (sen)
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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
- 720
- Pupils
- 717
- Boys
- 377
- Girls
- 340
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- 2020-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 717 | 377 | 340 | 720 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 720 | 386 | 334 | 720 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 715 | 341 | 374 | 720 | 15.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 715 | 341 | 374 | 720 | 15.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 716 | 339 | 377 | 720 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 720 |
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