Dorrington Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dorrington Academy.

Birmingham, B421QR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 November 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dorrington Road
Perry Barr
Birmingham, B421QR
Phone
1214645330
Website
dorringtonacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138218
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1QR
Website
www.dorringtonacademy.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DORRINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
708 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
650
Free School Meals
35.6% (231 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 102.0
2023 107.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
650 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Are Stronger"

Contribution Compassion Respect Positivity Perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and describes Dorrington Academy as an outstanding, inclusive community with a personalised curriculum and a strong emphasis on values such as contribution, compassion, respect, positivity and perseverance.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Netball

Facilities

Sensory Bus Classroom Learning EYFS KS1 UKS2 KS2 Outdoor Play Equipment Library Outdoor Education PE, Sport and Swimming Play Leading Pupil Leadership Rock Climbing Rocksteady School Radio Trampolining Ukulele VR Yoga

Curriculum Highlights

Creative, personalised curriculum Broad and balanced, experience-rich curriculum

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