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Dorchester · Dorset · DT1 2DZ. 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.
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 publication date: 21/09/2022. Open Ofsted report
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/09/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Published DfE figures show 58% 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.
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School is in Dorchester (DT1 2DZ), Dorset. URN 147904.
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Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 05 July 2022). Open the full PDF for context.
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…
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Our students are aware of ‘hope, community, respect and love’ in all aspects of school life and are nurtured by these values which are taught through the curriculum, underpin our pastoral system and drive our collective worship and reflection.
Source page · scanned 2026-08-27
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22 schools on the Dorchester town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
URN: 147904
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2DZ
Ofsted overall: Good (21/09/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/147904/
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