Details

Age Range13-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressQueen's Avenue, DT1 2ET
URN137163

School Census

Total 2093
Girls/Boys 1106/987
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.8%/47.2%
% pupils where English not first language 3.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 285
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/03/2015 Outstanding
16/10/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 19/03/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 16/10/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64.60%
Entering EBacc 53.80%
EBacc average point score 4.41
Progress 8 0.3
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc 57%
EBacc average point score 4.32
Progress 8 0.27
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.6
Progress 8 0.19

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree0%
disagree50%
strongly disagree33%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree0%
disagree42%
strongly disagree42%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree8%
agree17%
disagree50%
strongly disagree17%
don't know8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree0%
disagree8%
strongly disagree50%
don't know0%
not applicable33%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree0%
agree17%
disagree75%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree8%
agree0%
disagree67%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
not applicable8%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree17%
agree25%
disagree58%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree17%
disagree50%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree0%
agree25%
disagree58%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree75%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree67%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree17%
disagree50%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes25%
no75%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87.2%
any other white background ethnic origin3.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.6%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Dorchester Middle School

(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Queen's Avenue, , DT1 2HS

The Prince of Wales School

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Maiden Castle Road, , DT1 2HH

Damers First School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Liscombe Street, , DT1 3DF