The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 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
- 583
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darren Ayling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaucroft Foundation School
Special school · 338m away
Dumpton School
Independent · 710m away
Colehill First School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hayeswood First School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Primary · 1.3km away
Allenbourn Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Canford School
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill currently has 583 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill take?
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill?
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is in Wimborne, BH21 7AB, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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