Dorset Studio School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Studio schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Kingston Maurward, DT2 8PX |
| School Website | dorsetstudioschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1305443600 |
| URN | 140977 |
School Census
| Total | 357 |
| Girls/Boys | 181/176 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 98 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 29.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Good |
| 13/09/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 7.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 20.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.33 |
| Progress 8 | -0.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 32% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 29% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.08 |
| Progress 8 | -1.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As first preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 61 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 74 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 73 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 72 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 67 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As first preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 66 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 41% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |