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Dorset Studio School
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
325
Capacity
375
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is in the top 95% nationally, only 41% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be among the most competitive schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.1 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 41% | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 15% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
White Irish3.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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50.71833, -2.40446 · DT2 8PX
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN140977
School typeStudio schools
Websitedorsetstudioschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorset Studio School rated by Ofsted?
Dorset Studio School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Dorset Studio School a good school?
Dorset Studio School scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Dorset Studio School in GCSEs?
Dorset Studio School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.1. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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