St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Coombe Road Puddletown DORCHESTER Dorset DT2 8SA |
| Phone | 01305848293 |
| Reference Number | 138189 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 54 | 56 | 110 |
| 6 | 57 | 52 | 109 |
| 7 | 50 | 71 | 121 |
| 8 | 63 | 57 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.7% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-03-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown | ||
| 2010-01-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-01-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | 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 | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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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Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ |
0.3 miles |
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Frome Valley CofE VA First School
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR |
3.23 miles |
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Milborne St Andrew First School
Hopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JE |
3.69 miles |
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Cheselbourne Village School
Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NT |
3.76 miles |
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Sunninghill Preparatory School
South Court, Dorchester, DT1 1EB |
4.33 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD |
4.36 miles |
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Broadmayne First School
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH |
4.44 miles |
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Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL |
4.48 miles |
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Manor Park Church of England First School
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH |
4.49 miles |
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ |
4.57 miles |
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St Mary's CofE VC First School, Charminster
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Dorset Studio School
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX |
3.08 miles |