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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HD, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.9 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
157
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for students aged 2-19, catering specifically to special educational needs. While there is limited data on academic performance, the school is better than 43% of schools in the area according to its LocaleIQ score, indicating a solid standing within the local context. However, it's important to note that there are no reported achievements at the expected or higher standards in Key Stage 2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2014Older 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other5.7%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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53.21351, -2.88683 · CH2 1HD
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111511
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.dorinpark.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College rated by Ofsted?
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2014.
Is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College a good school?
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College scores 42.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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