St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Barnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is a middle school in Dorchester for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 5th of 7 primary schools in Dorchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 July 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Leaders' expectations of pupils are clear and ambitious. These help pupils to make good progress. Most pupils are keen to take part in lessons and behave well in class. Pupils are happy at St Osmund's. They feel safe at school and attend well. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Bullying is uncommon and is dealt with well when it happens. Staff and pupils understand how the school's Christian values of hope, community, respect and love apply to them. Most strive to live by these values. Parents and pupils appreciate the many opportunities for personal development that the school provides. Pupils take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, drama, dance and art. Parents comment on how inclusive these activities are. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged get the support they need to take part.
What the school should improve
- Leaders do not always consider the needs of pupils with SEND when designing the curriculum. This means that they do not always learn as much as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum enables all pupils with SEND to make the best possible progress.
- Pupils do not always treat one another with respect. This means some pupils feel uncomfortable, particularly at social times or when moving around the school. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils are tolerant of their peers and treat them with respect.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
180 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
714 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Church of England First School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Dorchester Middle School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 49% met the expected standard |
| The Prince of Wales School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth Biddle
- Phone
- 01305262897
- Address
- Barnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZ
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 147904
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.