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Dorset Studio School

Secondary • Studio schools • Open

Contact

Kingston Maurward
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PX

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Capacity
375
Pupils
325 (Boys: 158, Girls: 167)
Free School Meals
30.8%
Capacity utilisation
87% (325 / 375)
Establishment type
Studio schools
Type group
Free Schools
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 2014
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
140977
LAESTAB
8384003
UKPRN
10047092
Establishment No.
4003
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 15 May 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
345
Age range
11–16
Admissions
Unknown
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    15 May 2024
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (15 May 2024)