Dorset Studio School
Studio schools
Dorchester, DT2 8PX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 2% in England
18 of 18 in Dorset
Pupils
332
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
12.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.5 | 29.1 | 34.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 6% | 8% | 14% | |
| Average English grade | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 14% | 27% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 | -0.50 | — |
41% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Thomas Hardye School · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
- Wey Valley Academy · 5.9 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Budmouth Academy Weymouth · 8.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 26% in England
- All Saints' Church of England Academy · 9.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
- The Purbeck School · 12.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Atlantic Academy Portland · 13.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 12% in England
The neighbourhood
Dorset Studio School is in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown (typical home £375,000, crime very low).
What is Dorset Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Dorset Studio School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Dorset Studio School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dorset Studio School is in the bottom 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.