Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in Dorchester – comparison

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Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Dorchester; St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown (Middle deemed secondary) in Dorchester; Dorchester Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Dorchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown and Dorchester Middle School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Dorchester, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Osmund's Church of England Middle School), published Sep 2022. The lowest is 3 (Dorchester Middle School), published Aug 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Dorchester Middle School (Aug 2023). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,700, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Osmund's Church of England Middle School DT1 2DZ	St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown DT2 8SA	Dorchester Middle School DT1 2HS
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Dorchester Dorset DT1 2DZ	Dorchester Dorset DT2 8SA	Dorchester Dorset DT1 2HS
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Sep 2022	2 8 Oct 2019	3 1 Aug 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	720	480	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.stosmunds.wessex.ac	www.stmarys.wessex.ac	www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone	01305262897	01305848293	01305265651
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

DT1 2DZ

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2DZ
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stosmunds.wessex.ac
Telephone: 01305262897

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

DT2 8SA

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8SA
Ofsted: 2 8 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stmarys.wessex.ac
Telephone: 01305848293

Dorchester Middle School

DT1 2HS

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2HS
Ofsted: 3 1 Aug 2023
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01305265651

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.