St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
About St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Parents considering St Osmund's Church of England Middle School will find a school that is clearly popular with local families. With 717 pupils on roll against a capacity of 720, the school is effectively full, a strong signal of demand from the community. The data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, but the high occupancy rate, combined with the school's status as a Church of England middle school serving the 9-13 age range in Dorset, suggests it holds a firm place in local preference. The headteacher, Gareth Biddle, leads a mixed, state-funded secondary school in the South West region. The school's religious character is Church of England, though the data does not specify whether faith-based criteria are used in admissions. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18. 4, slightly above the national average, indicating the school serves a mixed socioeconomic catchment.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:15
Source: stosmunds.wessex.ac. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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