Dorset Studio School

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, DT2 8PXOpen in maps

Dorset Studio School is a secondary school in Dorchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 16th of 18 secondary schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 15 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

69 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score34.1

34.1, 12 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths14.5%

14.5%, 30.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths40.6%

40.6%, 24.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.75

2.75, 1.34 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

332 pupils on roll, with places for 375

Eligible for free school meals31.6%

31.6%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support41%

41%, 26.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.9%

9.9%, 3.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dorset Studio School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Thomas Hardye School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 49.8
Wey Valley Academy6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.0
Budmouth Academy Weymouth8 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 42.0
Milton Abbey School9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 21.9
All Saints' Church of England Academy9 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 35.6

School details

School type
Studio schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Jason Malone
Phone
01305443600
Website
dorsetstudioschool.co.uk
Address
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, DT2 8PX
Local authority
Dorset
URN
140977

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.