Dorset Studio School, based in Dorchester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a studio schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Dorset Studio School currently has around 325 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (51%) , including 26% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 29% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, DT2 8PX |
| Website: | http://dorsetstudioschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01305443600 |
| School Type: | Studio schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jason Malone |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 140977 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 375 |
| Number of Pupils: | 325 |
| Number of Boys: | 158 |
| Number of Girls: | 167 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.90% | 276 |
| Unclassified | 5.80% | 19 |
| Irish | 3.10% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 1out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Studio School Kingston Maurward , DT2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardyes School Barnes Way , DT1 2DB | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester Barnes Way , Rothesay Road DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Maurward College , Kingston Maurward DT2 8PY | - not rated | 27 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Preparatory School 25-26 Icen Way , DT1 1EP | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Genevieve's Convent School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School South Court , South Walks Road DT1 1EB | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.