The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.1
9.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
15%
27.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
64%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
12%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 66 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 325
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Jason Malone
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dorset Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Dorset Studio School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorset Studio School?
Dorset Studio School currently has 325 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorset Studio School take?
Dorset Studio School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dorset Studio School?
Dorset Studio School is in Dorchester, DT2 8PX, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorset Studio School have a sixth form?
No, Dorset Studio School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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