Academy · Dorset

Dorchester Middle School

Secondary
Ages 9–13

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Dorset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 9–13
Pupils: 527 (capacity 600)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 01305265651
Address: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2HS
Website: dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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