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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
480
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in 61% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school based on 159 responses. However, only 11% of students achieve a higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (159 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
89%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child is happy
84%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
78%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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50.74542, -2.34868 · DT2 8SA
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN138189
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarys.wessex.ac
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2019.
Is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown 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 St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
Based on 159 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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