Dorset Studio School

We are looking forward to welcoming students and parents to our Open Day Event to find out more about us.

We trust that you will find your visit informative and enjoyable, in order to support your decision on the next, and important choice of educational setting for your child. I hope that you will be impressed by our ambition for your child as they embark on the next five years of their educational journey.

Our school is a mainstream setting with land-based specialism. The suite of nationally-recognised qualifications that they will achieve, alongside the experiences that they will have had, will lead to your child having better options as they transition into adulthood, no matter the eventual career choices that they make.

You will have an opportunity to attend a presentation with the Principal which will take place at 10am and repeated at 11am, at the Kingston Maurward House. Afterwards, you will then have an opportunity to visit the school and facilities along with meeting staff.

Please visit https://DorsetStudioSchool.eventbrite.com to secure a place for your child to visit.  If you would like any further information, please telephone the school office on 01305 443600.

Dorset Studio School goes from strength to strength, as our Year 11 students achieve some of our best results ever. Our Land based specialism gained exceptional results, and the core English, Maths and Science have increased significantly.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our students on their success and achievements. A collective ‘can do' attitude and consistent hard work were the foundations of their success.

Our families should be rightly proud of the achievements of their child as they now move on to follow their own educational and exciting journeys! On behalf of the school, I would like to thank you for your support, it has meant so much.

All our staff and governors deserve recognition for their relentless positivity, commitment and hard work. They make our school a welcoming, warm, and productive one, where learning counts for everything. It is a special place to be.

As a Land and Environment specialist school, we continue to thrive and grow. Many of our students will continue to follow this pathway making a significant contribution to Dorset and beyond. We take immense pride in our contribution to this legacy.

Finally, to our students - stay in touch and share your experiences and stories of the exciting future ahead!

Year 10 spent a week in their chosen work placements for the last week of term.  

Jack Ferrett attended Winscombe Shoot, Beaminster where he was rearing game birds.

Amber Wills has worked at the National Trust in South Somerset, using her horticultural skills at Barrington Court and Lytes Cary.  She has also worked a day with the rangers, making hay on conservation meadows.

George Harrison attended GCS Agricultural Engineers and machinery dealership.  He has been involved in assisting the technical team as well as completing his own projects of replacing worn-out cab bolts.

Luca Mowbray attended Rampisham Farm Estate (2,500acres) . Gaining a valuable insight into extensive conservation livestock grazing systems by working in the farm workshop and maintaining farm equipment. Working alongside farm manager, Gareth Beynon Farm.

All year 10 used the skills they had learnt within the land-based learning at Dorset Studio School.  Fantastic feedback from all employers.

Kingston Maurward British Eventing Horse Trials took place this weekend.  Two students from Dorset Studio School took part in this fantastic event.  Oli took part on Saturday and Mia on Sunday, with a fantastic show, both finishing well-placed in their respective competitions.  Well done!

Congratulations to the three Dressage riders that competed for the Dorset Studio School at the NSEA  congratulations to the three dressage riders that competed for the Dorset Studio School at the National Dressage Qualifiers at Moreton Equestrian Centre on Sunday 22nd June. Poppy E, Taylor and Mia riding their own ponies and horses came a very creditable 3rd as a team.

Taylor had come 4th in her class on the Saturday at Moreton’s own championships and as the 1st rider of the day she set a high standard for others to follow. Poppy was the 2nd in the ring and produced the same high quality of performance that had seen her win her class on the previous day at Moreton’s own championships. Mia, as the last rider of the day, kept us all waiting. Team and individual placings were still at stake at this point.  A lovely team spirit with the riders supporting each other produced a strong performance against much more experienced opposition.

Mia progresses to the National finals at Addington Manor in October as the individual winner of the more difficult Novice Class! With a score of 72.5% she had the highest score of all the riders in both classes on the day. Well done Mia.

A special thank you to the parents who have given up their weekend to bring the riders and their ponies and horses to the event.

A big thank you to Mr Hampshire our NSEA lead teacher who gave up his time to attend the event with the students.

On Thursday June the 12^th Creative Arts students took part in their Summer Concert at Kingston Maurward House.  The evening began with a devised drama performance exploring the theme 'Providing food for our future.' Featured musical performances included both solo and ensemble numbers. An own composition was performed by Lorna Dallenger  on the keyboard and Jacob Wright sung 'Let it Be.'  Nellie Lake read her own poem 'Summer Sun' and the choir performed an uplifting version of 'Firework'. The evening concluded with all performers singing 'Three Little Birds' with the Ukulele Club.

Is your child in year 6?  Have you not yet chosen a school for September 2025?

Not had a chance to visit our school yet, we have an Open Evening on Thursday 27^th February 2025, 5pm-6pm, at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester DT2 8PX.

Please contact the school office on 01305 443600 to book a place or email info@dorsetstudioschool.co.uk and let us know your childs name, current school and year group.

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