# St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown — Dorchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Tim Ennion

## Contact

- **Address:** St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01305 848293
- **Website:** https://www.stmarys.wessex.ac
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dorchester/st-marys-church-of-england-middle-school-puddletown-13589

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jan 2022)*

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