The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Tim Ennion (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown take?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is in Dorchester, DT2 8SA, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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