Dorset Studio School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Dorset Studio School
Address: Kingston Maurward
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT2 8PX
Telephone Number: 01305 443600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Studio schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Kingston Maurward Studio School Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jason Malone
Capacity: 375
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 332 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.6%

Location and administration

URN: 140977
DfE Number: 838/4003
UKPRN: 10047092
UPRN: 10002640736
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Charminster St Mary's (E05012688)

Easting & Northing: 371543E, 91045N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 8.28" N 2° 24' 15.64" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPH9W+H7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester (2.1km)
  2. Sunninghill Preparatory School (2.1km)
  3. Manor Park Church of England First School (2.3km)
  4. St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (2.4km)
  5. Dorchester Middle School (3.3km)
  6. The Thomas Hardye School (3.6km)
  7. The Prince of Wales School (3.8km)
  8. Damers First School (4.1km)
  9. St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster (4.1km)
  10. Broadmayne First School (4.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Chris Biggs - Trustee. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mr Michael Chitty - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Wayne Clarke - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Andy Daw - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • Mr Andy Daw - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 22 March 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Mr Michael Faulkner - Member. Appointed on 23 January 2017 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Mike Foley - Member. Appointed on 14 November 2012 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Mark Declan Gibbens - Trustee. Appointed on 25 April 2014 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Jason Giladjian - Trustee. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Thomas David Humphreys - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Archibald Lassetter - Trustee. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Jason Malone - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2025.
  • Mr Robert Pride - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 May 2026.
  • Mr Nicholas Spearing - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Timothy Stephens - Member. Appointed on 14 February 2018 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Christine Thresher - Trustee. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.