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Dorchester Middle School

Dorchester Middle School, Dorchester
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Dorchester Middle School

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2HS

A Requires improvement-rated middle deemed secondary school in Dorchester where 49% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
543
Ages
9-13
FSM
23.6%
Capacity
600
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
65.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
58.0%
RWM Combined
49.0%

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About Dorchester Middle School

Dorchester Middle School is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 86 responses), 84% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 543 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2HS | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dorchester Middle School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dorchester Middle School

What is Dorchester Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Dorchester Middle School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Dorchester Middle School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 86 responses): 84% of parents would recommend Dorchester Middle School.
What are Dorchester Middle School's latest exam results?
Dorchester Middle School: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dorchester Middle School located?
Dorchester Middle School is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 2HS).
How many pupils attend Dorchester Middle School?
Dorchester Middle School has around 543 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dorchester Middle School with other schools?
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