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Dorchester, South West
Dorchester Middle School is a secondary academy in Dorchester, South West.
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Dorchester Middle School is a secondary academy in Dorchester, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Dorchester Middle School has 52% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 270 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.3%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.0%.
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Dorchester Middle School has an overall absence rate of 9.0%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Dorchester Middle School is 14.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Dorchester Middle School has 270 pupils on roll.
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
22% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Dorchester Middle School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dorchester Middle School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dorchester Middle School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
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