Dorchester Middle School

About Dorchester Middle School

Dorchester Middle School is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 543 pupils on roll. It is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

543 / 600 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS

Phone

01305265651

Headteacher

Jonathan Webb

Website

http://www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dorchester Middle School?

Dorchester Middle School is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Dorchester Middle School have?

Dorchester Middle School has 543 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dorchester Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Dorchester Middle School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023).

How does Dorchester Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

49% of pupils at Dorchester Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dorchester Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dorchester Middle School is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Dorchester Middle School?

Dorchester Middle School is located at Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS.