Dorchester Middle School

Welcome to Dorchester Middle School

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Dorchester Middle School. Our core value is 'Respect'; Respect for each other, Respect for our school, Respect for learning.

Our vision for our school and our community is that we all live the values of ROARS - we are Ready, Original, Ambitious, Respectful and Safe. These values are taught through our curriculum and underpin our behaviour for learning systems.

We are committed to providing education opportunities of the highest quality for all our pupils. We aim to deliver a broad education that is ambitious and stimulating in a caring environment that creates well-rounded individuals who are ready for the challenge of tomorrow. At Dorchester Middle School we are inclusive and a school for all in our community. We aim to meet the needs of all our pupils whatever it takes.

We are proud to welcome visitors into our school and if you would like to see exactly how Dorchester Middle School ROARS, please contact our main office to arrange a visit.

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8 May 2026

Our very own Sebby in Year 8 has been signed by Exeter football academy after a successful 8 week trial!!. Bournemouth FC were also interested in giving him a trial at the same time, but he chose to try out with Exeter after hearing a lot of positive reports. Sebby is very happy about this achievement but knows that the hard work starts now! This is a remarkable achievement, and we are so very proud of Sebby!!

8 May 2026

Last of the fun packed days at PGL for year 8!

8 May 2026

Year 8 PGL parents! Some of you would like to see your children! But some are a little more camera shy according to our teachers who are there! We've managed to capture these of some pupils who have not been seen yet! You'll have them all back tonight!

8 May 2026

Campfire fun at PGL!

7 May 2026

Just 'hanging' at PGL!

7 May 2026

Climbing racing fun!

7 May 2026

And some more happy faces from PGL!

7 May 2026

PGL photo dump!

7 May 2026

Pizza time! The school was smelling lovely today as pupils in year 6 were making easy versions of pizza and enjoying adding many varieties of toppings! Many earned themselves a headteacher sticker!

7 May 2026

Year 7 basketball team. Last week the team played a home fixture against All Saints Y7. They came out victorious with a 42-19 victory! The team showed amazing teamwork throughout the match and put into practice all of their hard work from Basketball club (and time spent playing on the playground at playtimes!). They have really improved their fundamental skills and it is showing in their play in competitive matches. Well done everyone!!