Dorset Studio School

Dorset Studio School, located in the picturesque town of Dorchester, Dorset, is a unique educational institution classified as a studio school. Catering to a mixed-gender student body aged 11 to 16, the school currently enrolls approximately 325 pupils, with a capacity for 375. Situated in a rural setting within the Kingston Maurward estate, the school serves a diverse community, including a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals (30.8%). Without a religious affiliation, the school offers a secular education with a distinctive land-based specialism, integrating environmental sciences into its mainstream academic provision. This setting provides students with both traditional academic learning and practical, real-world experiences in agriculture and rural skills, reflecting the school's commitment to preparing students for diverse future pathways.