Dorchester Middle School
Secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset. Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 2 June 2026, report published 5 July 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around June 2030
The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.2 milesThe Thomas Hardye School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Feb 2025)
- 0.8 milesSt Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Good (Jul 2022)
- 2.1 milesDorset Studio School
Good (Mar 2024)
- 4.6 milesWey Valley Academy
Good (Oct 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.