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About St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

St. Mary's is a church school with an ethos built on the core Christian values of respect, forgiveness, justice, uniqueness, equality, acceptance and kindness. Our aim is to give every pupil the chance to achieve their God given potential in all areas of their life. We expect the highest standards in both academic work and behaviour.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Tim Ennion

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 159 responses • 35.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.6% positive 16.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.3% positive 10.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

80.5% positive 14.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.7% positive 11.9% negative

My child does well at this school

84.9% positive 11.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 159 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
26.2
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.

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Reviews 3

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Sarah T Unconfirmed
Parent Feb 20, 2023
4.0

"A wonderful school community"

We've been part of the St Mary's community for three years now, and we've had a wonderful experience. The school's emphasis on Christian values such as kindness and respect really resonates with us as parents. My child has benefited from the school's excellent teaching and resources, particularly in the science and technology department. However, we've found the school transport system to be a bit clunky at times.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Emily J Unconfirmed
Parent Jun 15, 2022
5.0

"Our daughter thrived at St Mary's"

We moved to Puddletown for work and were initially worried about transferring our daughter to a new school. However, the moment we stepped foot at St Mary's, we knew she would be in good hands. The staff and teachers are incredibly supportive and dedicated to the children's education. We saw a huge improvement in her confidence and love for learning during her time at St Mary's, and we're so grateful for the experience.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Tom B Unconfirmed
Parent Jan 10, 2022
5.0

"St Mary's exceeded our expectations"

We'd heard great things about St Mary's, but it's exceeded our expectations in every way. The school's focus on individual needs has been a game-changer for our child, who has really struggled with certain subjects in the past. The teaching staff are incredibly supportive and go above and beyond to ensure every child succeeds. We've also been impressed by the range of extracurricular activities available, including the netball club, which our child has joined and absolutely loves.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5

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