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Dorset Studio School is a non-selective free school. It has about 340 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Destinations.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | The Thomas Hardye School | |
| 5.9 | Wey Valley Academy | |
| 8.3 | Budmouth Academy Weymouth | |
| 9.0 | All Saints' Church of England Academy | |
| 12.7 | The Purbeck School | |
| 13.3 | Atlantic Academy Portland | |
| 14.3 | The Blandford School | |
| 15.0 | The Sir John Colfox Academy | |
| 15.3 | Lytchett Minster School | |
| 15.5 | Sturminster Newton High School | |
| 16.0 | Beaminster School | |
| 17.2 | The Gryphon School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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