Dorridge Primary School

A not judged academy converter school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dorridge Primary School.

Solihull, B938EU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Dorridge
Solihull, B938EU
Phone
1564772836
Website
dorridge.solihull.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149928
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8EU
Website
www.dorridge.solihull.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
710 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
695
Free School Meals
6.5% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.9 (13.6 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.4 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 108.0
2024 106.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
695 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% 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 play, learn and succeed"

Valued and celebrated Happy, healthy and safe Work in partnership Independent-life-long-learners Make a positive contribution Respectful, tolerant and respectful citizens.

Head Teacher's Message

Heads of School welcome messages emphasize a warm, nurturing environment where staff, governors, parents and the wider community work in partnership to help pupils achieve their full potential. The aim is a broad, balanced, enriching curriculum that promotes independence, initiative and positive contributions within a happy, safe setting.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Solihull Moors Multi-Sports Complete Cricket Cygnets Art Club Solihull Moors Gymnastics Solihull Moors Football Bayleaf Cookery Animated Cheer/Dance/Acro Girls Football Boys Football Year 5 Netball Netball (KS2) Year 3/4 Netball KS2 Dodgeball Animated Dance Starstruck Drama Club

Sports

Football (Girls) Football (Boys) Netball Gymnastics Cricket Dance/Cheer/Acro Dodgeball Multi-Sports

Facilities

Nursery Wraparound care facility (Darby’s)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care facility at Darby’s (before and after school care) which opens from 7:45am.

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