How many pupils does Dorset Studio School have?

Dorset Studio School has 325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dorset Studio School's Ofsted rating?

Dorset Studio School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does Dorset Studio School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dorset Studio School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32 in 2025/26.

Is Dorset Studio School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dorset Studio School is part of KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED.

Where is Dorset Studio School?

Dorset Studio School is located at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX.

Dorset Studio School

Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX

Good

Inspected 5 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

325

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Studio schools

Type

About Dorset Studio School

Dorset Studio School is a studio school in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 325 pupils on roll. It is part of KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32 (2025/26). 31.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Studio schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 325 / 375 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

31.6%

Free school meals

EAL

11.1%

SEN support

40.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

32.0

Attainment 8

60 pupils

13.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

28.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

64%

Stayed in education

12%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.7%

Overall absence

42.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

27.52

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

12.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

4.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£52,204

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,688 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£12,868

Spend per pupil

£12,191

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Phone: 01305443600
Head Teacher: Jason Malone
Website: http://dorsetstudioschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dorset Studio School?: Dorset Studio School is a studio school in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Dorset Studio School have?: Dorset Studio School has 325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dorset Studio School's Ofsted rating?: Dorset Studio School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).
How does Dorset Studio School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dorset Studio School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32 in 2025/26.
Is Dorset Studio School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dorset Studio School is part of KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED.
Where is Dorset Studio School?: Dorset Studio School is located at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX.

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