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Dorset Studio School
Goodgraded 05/03/2024Ages 11–16325 pupilsNone
Dorset Studio School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 325 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/03/2024, Dorset Studio School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 30.4 and 9% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dorchester can view Dorset Studio School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence40.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher12.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals31.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 834.1
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths15%
Grade 4+ English & maths41%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score2.75
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Dorchester
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