The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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.
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 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
- 717
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Biddle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Osmund's Church of England Middle School's Ofsted rating?
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Osmund's Church of England Middle School?
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School currently has 717 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Osmund's Church of England Middle School take?
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is St Osmund's Church of England Middle School?
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is in Dorchester, DT1 2DZ, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Osmund's Church of England Middle School have a sixth form?
No, St Osmund's Church of England Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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