What did Ofsted judge Dorset Studio School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Dorset Studio School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dorset Studio School?

Dorset Studio School has 332 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dorset Studio School take?

Dorset Studio School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Dorset Studio School located?

Dorset Studio School is located in Dorchester, DT2 8PX, Dorset.

How do I apply to Dorset Studio School?

Dorset Studio School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dorset Studio School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Dorset Studio School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Dorset Studio School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dorset Studio School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dorset Studio School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dorset Studio School?: Dorset Studio School has 332 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dorset Studio School take?: Dorset Studio School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dorset Studio School located?: Dorset Studio School is located in Dorchester, DT2 8PX, Dorset.
How do I apply to Dorset Studio School?: Dorset Studio School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dorset Studio School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Dorset Studio School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Dorset Studio School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dorset Studio School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dorset Studio School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dorset Studio School?: Dorset Studio School has 332 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dorset Studio School take?: Dorset Studio School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dorset Studio School located?: Dorset Studio School is located in Dorchester, DT2 8PX, Dorset.
How do I apply to Dorset Studio School?: Dorset Studio School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dorset Studio School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Dorset Studio School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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