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Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School

Queen Street, Dorchester, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7HR, Oxfordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.3 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
105
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, ranking in the top 6% of schools nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% of respondents indicating they would recommend the school, though the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it is less competitive compared to other institutions in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 2 December 2015Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.38%Bottom 6% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (22 responses)
4.1
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child is happy
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child makes good progress
82%
School supports development
82%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
32% disagree
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.0%
White Other12.0%
Mixed W+Asian8.0%
Asian Other6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Location
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51.64517, -1.16469 · OX10 7HR

School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123129
School typeVoluntary controlled school

Frequently asked questions
What is Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School rated by Ofsted?

Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 December 2015.

Is Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School a good school?

Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School scores 11.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School?

Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.

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