Dorset Studio School — Secondary School in Dorchester

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Dorset Studio School

Dorchester, DT2 8PX

325 Pupils

375 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

30.80% FSM %

158 Boys

167 Girls

About Dorset Studio School

Dorset Studio School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 325 pupils on roll. School capacity: 375. Current headteacher: Jason Malone.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Studio schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	West Dorset
Ward	Charminster St Mary's
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	KINGSTON MAURWARD STUDIO SCHOOL LIMITED
Opened	01-09-2014
UKPRN	10047092
URN	140977
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Jason Malone	Accounting Officer	01/01/2025	—	N/A
Mr Andy Daw	Chair of Trustees	22/03/2022	22/03/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Tracey Richards	Chief Financial Officer	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mr Michael Faulkner	Member	23/01/2017	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Mike Foley	Member	14/11/2012	31/12/2025	Original (signatory) members
Mr Timothy Stephens	Member	14/02/2018	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kerry Aston	Trustee	24/11/2022	31/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Biggs	Trustee	24/11/2022	23/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Michael Chitty	Trustee	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Wayne Clarke	Trustee	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Gibbens	Trustee	25/04/2014	31/08/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mr Jason Giladjian	Trustee	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board