Dorchester Middle School Catchment Area
Dorchester Middle School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 543 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
9–13
Age range
543
Pupils
600
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Dorchester Middle School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dorchester Middle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Dorchester Middle School — School Information
- Full address
- Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2HS
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9–13 years
- Free school meals
- 23.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138186
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Dorchester
If Dorchester Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Dorchester are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dorchester Middle School
Is Dorchester Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Dorchester Middle School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Dorchester Middle School? ▾
Admission to Dorchester Middle School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dorchester Middle School cover? ▾
Dorchester Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dorchester Middle School? ▾
Dorchester Middle School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.