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Dorchester Primary School
Dorchester Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8PG, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.4 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
527
Capacity
682
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a supportive community environment. However, only 15% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for further improvement in pushing students to excel.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.2%
White Other10.8%
Asian Indian7.8%
Mixed Other7.2%
Other6.8%
Asian Other5.7%
Asian Chinese5.3%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.38039, -0.23158 · KT4 8PG
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN102982
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.dorchesterprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorchester Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dorchester Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2017.
Is Dorchester Primary School a good school?
Dorchester Primary School scores 62.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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