Dorchester Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen's Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS |
| Phone | 01305265651 |
| Reference Number | 138186 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 554 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.65%
Girls: 52.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 50 | 72 | 122 |
| 6 | 74 | 63 | 137 |
| 7 | 72 | 74 | 146 |
| 8 | 68 | 81 | 149 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| Indian | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2023-06-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-11-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Dorchester Middle School | ||
| 2011-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-06-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-06-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 99 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH |
0.36 miles |
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Sunninghill Preparatory School
South Court, Dorchester, DT1 1EB |
0.75 miles |
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ |
0.77 miles |
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Damers First School
Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF |
0.78 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD |
0.84 miles |
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Manor Park Church of England First School
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH |
0.9 miles |
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St Mary's CofE VC First School, Charminster
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD |
1.74 miles |
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Broadmayne First School
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH |
3.46 miles |
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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW |
4 miles |
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Bincombe Valley Primary School
Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AW |
4.37 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA |
4.41 miles |
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St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DQ |
4.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Thomas Hardye School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET |
0.23 miles |
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Dorset Studio School
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX |
2.05 miles |
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Westfield Arts College
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA |
4.31 miles |
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Wey Valley Academy
436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN |
4.6 miles |
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Wyvern Academy
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL |
4.73 miles |