SchoolScoresEmmanuel CofE Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF
01202 828100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 May 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
98 pupils in this year group.
65% — 8 points above the Dorset average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dorset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7% | 23.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 26th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 5.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7 | 18.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 91% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 4% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 13.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Emmanuel CofE Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Emmanuel CofE Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 May 2022.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145405.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.