St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
104%
Capacity
583
Pupils
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Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill is a state-funded Church of England secondary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 9 to 13. The school has 583 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 560 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill "Good", the school is led by headteacher Darren Ayling, it falls under Dorset local authority.
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill include ICT Suite, Library, Tennis Courts, Science Labs, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country and 5 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Model UN, Chess, Coding and 6 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.
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Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 9 to 13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Colehill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
| Headteacher | Darren Ayling |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 583 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 583 / 560 (104% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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Contact Information
Colehill Lane, Wimborne
Dorset, BH21 7AB
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