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Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.4 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,626
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 53.3, placing it in the top 19% of schools across the UK. The school boasts an impressive 80% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths, along with a high EBacc entry rate of 76%. While overall performance is commendable, prospective parents may want to explore additional details regarding extracurricular opportunities and support services.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.3 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 76% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 52% | Top 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.8%
White Other7.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Other2.2%
Black African1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.84895, -0.14341 · BN1 6PZ
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114580
School typeCommunity school
Websitedorothy-stringer.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorothy Stringer School rated by Ofsted?
Dorothy Stringer School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Dorothy Stringer School a good school?
Dorothy Stringer School scores 70.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Dorothy Stringer School in GCSEs?
Dorothy Stringer School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.3. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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