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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Dorchester · Dorset · DT2 8SA. all-through · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 9 to 13. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 61%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 08/10/2019. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 08/10/2019). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown is in Dorchester (DT2 8SA), Dorset. URN 138189.
How do I compare St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 21 January 2025). Open the full PDF for context.
Evidence gathered during this ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests that aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection.
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Other schools in Dorchester
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Citation
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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
URN: 138189
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT2 8SA
Ofsted overall: Good (08/10/2019)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138189/
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