SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Middle School, Colehill
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 7AB
01202 883433 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 January 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
153 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wimborne comparisons use the 3 of its 5 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wimborne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wimborne. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wimborne. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wimborne. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wimborne. Higher than 82% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 63% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 120 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wimborne. Higher than 84% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wimborne. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wimborne figures pool parents at the Wimborne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
144 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 | 83% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 23.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 5.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3 | 18.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 29% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dumpton School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Allenbourn Middle School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Canford School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 57% A*/A at A level
- Queen Elizabeth's School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ferndown Upper School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ferndown Middle School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Middle School, Colehill's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Middle School, Colehill was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend St Michael's CofE Middle School, Colehill?
93% of the 153 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE Middle School, Colehill to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141829.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.