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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Dorset, BH21 7ABSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
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About St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

St Michael's Church of England Middle School in Colehill is a state-funded middle school for pupils aged 9 to 13, and it is currently oversubscribed, with 583 pupils on roll against a capacity of 560. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in the available data. The school is a Church of England institution in the Dorset local authority area, and its headteacher is Darren Ayling. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2024, confirmed that the school continues to be Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. The school's leadership and management were also rated Good in the most recent graded inspection in 2018. For parents considering this school, the oversubscription figures indicate that it is a popular choice among local families, and the consistent Good rating from Ofsted provides a reliable baseline for its quality.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressColehill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB
HeadteacherDarren Ayling
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils583
Free School Meals (FSM)14.8%
School Capacity583 / 560 (104% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryTennis CourtsScience LabsSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RoundersSwimmingAthleticsCross CountryHockeyCricketRowingBasketballRugby

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraModel United NationsChessCodingGardeningYoung EnterpriseNewspaperChoirBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.