Is St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 September 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 25th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

Q: What are St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8SA

Local ranking25th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

480

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 September 2019.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 445
Boys: 244 (55%)
Girls: 197 (45%)
Capacity: 480 (92% full)
SEND: 27.2%
FSM Eligible: 17.1%
EAL: 2.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.8%
SEN Support: 21.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,672/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.3%
White Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
White Irish: 0.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.2%
Mixed Other: 0.2%
Black African: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

95.3%

White British

1.8%

White Other

1.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01305848293

office@stmarys.wessex.ac

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Coombe Road

Dorchester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 138189
UKPRN: 10037409
Establishment No.: 4802
Trust: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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