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Dorchester Middle School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
543
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With 49% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, performance is notably above the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 84% recommending the school. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing attention.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
My child makes good progress
81%
School supports development
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School has high expectations
74%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
Asian Indian7.6%
White Other3.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.70819, -2.44855 · DT1 2HS
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN138186
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorchester Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Dorchester Middle School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Dorchester Middle School a good school?
Dorchester Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dorchester Middle School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dorchester Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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