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Dorchester Middle School

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2HS

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Pupils

543

Ages

9-13

FSM

23.6%

Capacity

600

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

Exam Results

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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). 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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Ofsted inspection history

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

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?

View Dorchester Middle School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.