Dorset Studio School
| Type | Secondary / Studio schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PX |
| Phone | 01305443600 |
| Reference Number | 140977 |
Dorset Studio School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating in its recent Ofsted inspection. The school has demonstrated a commitment to high expectations for all pupils, with a tailored curriculum that suits their individual starting points and future aspirations. Many students engage in valuable work experience, which notably supports their transitions into employment and further education. The school's positive environment fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, contributing to a sense of safety and enjoyment among the students. Overall, the school is effectively preparing pupils for their next steps in education and training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 325 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.62%
Girls: 51.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 8 | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| 9 | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| 10 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 11 | 35 | 34 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.8% |
| Irish | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils.
- Well-matched curriculum to starting points and aspirations.
- Valuable work experience opportunities for key stage 4 pupils.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Land-based curriculum is inspiring and motivating.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Robust personal development program with opportunities like The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
- Thorough careers program challenging gender stereotypes.
Areas for Improvement
- Errors and misconceptions in pupil work are not always corrected promptly.
- Inconsistent enforcement of behavior expectations by staff.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 12 | 2 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 33.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 6 |
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