How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown have?

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown has 445 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is located at Coombe Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA.

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

Coombe Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA

Good

Inspected 18 September 2019

Good

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

9–13

Ages

445

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 445 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% 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: 445 / 480 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 September 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

20.9%

Free school meals

2.3%

EAL

5.8%

SEN support

21.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

18.8%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

22.47

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

19.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

10.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

£49,987

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,467 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,672

Spend per pupil

£7,252

Income per pupil

57%

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: Coombe Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Phone: 01305848293
Head of School: Tim Ennion
Website: www.stmarys.wessex.ac

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown have?: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown has 445 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's Ofsted rating?: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019).
How does St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is located at Coombe Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA.

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