St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Address: Barnes Way
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT1 2DZ
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01305 262897
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wessex Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gareth Biddle
Capacity: 720
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 714 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.1%

Location and administration

URN: 147904
DfE Number: 838/4006
UKPRN: 10085702
UPRN: 200000754593
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Dorchester East (E05012696)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 369620E, 89587N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 20.73" N 2° 25' 53.27" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPH49+8C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Manor Park Church of England First School (0.2km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester (0.4km)
  3. Sunninghill Preparatory School (0.8km)
  4. Dorchester Middle School (1.2km)
  5. The Thomas Hardye School (1.6km)
  6. The Prince of Wales School (1.6km)
  7. Dorchester Learning Centre (2.0km)
  8. Dorset Studio School (2.4km)
  9. Damers First School (2.4km)
  10. St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster (3.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Sara Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mr Gareth Biddle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Ms Charlotte Castleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Gina Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Ms Nicola Fowler - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2026.
  • Ms Nicola Fowler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 October 2025.
  • Ms Moyra Hadley - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Phil Hardisty - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mr Jamie Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Ms Michelle-Louise Rayner - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Ms Lesley Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Juliet Viney - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Ms Juliet Viney - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Mr Kevin WHITCHURCH - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Emily White - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Rev Cora Yarrien - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2026.