A good foundation school school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dorchester Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
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Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
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"Achieving Excellence Together in a Caring Community"
Headteacher Cathy Bell welcoming families to Dorchester Primary School and highlighting the school motto ‘Achieving Excellence Together in a Caring Community’, inviting visits and Open Events to learn more about the school.
To support our working parents we offer a Breakfast Club from 7:30am until the start of the school day, and an After School Club that runs until 6:30pm. At Breakfast Club the children can choose from cereal, yoghurt, toast and fresh fruit to start their day. They also enjoy a variety of indoor games and outdoor play before school starts. Younger children are taken to their classrooms and 'handed over' to their teacher by our Breakfast Club staff or by our Year 6 Prefects. Older children who are familiar with the school environment make their own way to their classrooms. Children who attend After School Club have a substantial snack to eat shortly after they arrive at the club at the end of the school day; this snack is intended to tide them over until they get home. It varies between filled toasted pitta and 'on toast' options with accompanying fruit/vegetable choices. Bookings can be made in advance for the term, with a 24hr notice period for all bookings and cancellations; Payment is required at the time of booking. We accept childcare vouchers for payment. Our Holiday Club runs during end of term and half-term breaks. The club offers a combination of free indoor and outdoor play, craft activities, sports activities as well as special activities such as trips and visits. If any special activities require additional payment (for example, a trip to the cinema) we will let you know in advance. Holiday Club runs from 8:30am to 5:00pm, or there is an option for a morning only session (8:30am to 12:30pm) or an afternoon session (1:00pm to 5:00pm). Children will be provided with breakfast between 8:30am and 9:00am, and with a hot snack between 3:30pm and 4:00pm. Children should bring a packed lunch (containing no nuts or fizzy drinks) if they are staying at the club all day. Holiday Club costs £30 per day, £15 per half day, with a 10% discount applied for siblings. Please ensure you view the Booking Conditions of the Club before making your booking. All bookings are made through our School Gateway App.
Pastoral care includes Zones of Regulation to help children understand and talk about their feelings; Drawing and Talking therapy, Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA), Lego-Based Therapy, Solutions Based Mentoring and a Gardening Nurture Group; access to external professional counselling services if needed; Home School Link Worker available as a first point of contact for families; workshops and coffee afternoons for parents on wellbeing and reducing anxiety; we encourage informing us of circumstances affecting a child’s wellbeing to provide appropriate support.
Open Events are held in Autumn; vacancies exist in years R-4; Nursery 2026 Admissions deadline has passed (contact office for Nursery); Reception 2026 Admissions deadline has passed (some places still available); limited places in some year groups and waiting lists may apply; for in-year admissions visit Sutton Council Admissions site and read our admissions policy; SEND considerations handled with our SENDCO; 30-hour eligibility guidance provided by HMRC.