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 |
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 | 2024-05-16 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 16 May 2024 |
| 2017-09-13 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 09 October 2017 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD |
1.29 miles |
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Sunninghill Preparatory School
South Court, Dorchester, DT1 1EB |
1.3 miles |
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Manor Park Church of England First School
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH |
1.42 miles |
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ |
1.5 miles |
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Dorchester Middle School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS |
2.05 miles |
|
The Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH |
2.39 miles |
|
Damers First School
Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF |
2.51 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD |
2.52 miles |
|
Broadmayne First School
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH |
2.61 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Coombe Road, Puddletown, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT2 8SA |
3.08 miles |
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Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ |
3.35 miles |
|
Frome Valley CofE First School
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR |
3.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Thomas Hardye School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET |
2.26 miles |