Dorset
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
No GCSE outcome data is available in the years we hold. Check the official DfE performance tables for the most recent results.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Key performance data is not available for this school in our dataset. Check the official DfE performance tables.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
Add a postcode to see where you would sit against past cut-offs.
We have not collected Dorset council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Dorset’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
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School information
| URN | 145405 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-13 |
| Headteacher | Rob Christopher |
| Trust | INITIO LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BH31 6JF |
| Latest pupils | 439 |
| FSM eligible | 18.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF
www.emmanuelmiddle.orgView local authority page1202828100| DfE number | 4009 |
| UKPRN | 10066302 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jun 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |