Middle deemed secondaryData as of May 2026

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

Barnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZ

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Ofsted

Good

Jul 2022

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58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, Dorchester

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

74.0%

Writing

70.0%

Maths

72.0%

RWM Combined

58.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Dorchester Middle School

1.24 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

The Thomas Hardye School

1.6 km away · Academy converter

Good

Dorchester Learning Centre

2.04 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Dorset Studio School

2.41 km away · Studio schools

Good

Westfield Arts College

6.58 km away · Foundation special school

Outstanding

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About St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 717 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Barnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZ | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jul 2022 — Good
Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School)
Nov 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

What is St Osmund's Church of England Middle School's Ofsted rating?

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Osmund's Church of England Middle School's latest exam results?

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Osmund's Church of England Middle School located?

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 2DZ).

How many pupils attend St Osmund's Church of England Middle School?

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School has around 717 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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