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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester
Middle deemed secondary
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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8SA

A Good-rated middle deemed secondary school in Dorchester where 61% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England
Pupils
445
Ages
9-13
FSM
17.1%
Capacity
480
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
72.0%
Writing
72.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
61.0%

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About St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 159 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 445 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Coombe Road, Dorchester, DT2 8SA | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Sept 2019 — Good
  3. Mar 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

What is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 159 responses): 86% of parents would recommend St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown.
What are St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's latest exam results?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown located?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset (DT2 8SA).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown has around 445 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown with other schools?
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