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Dorrington Academy
Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1QR, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.2 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
633
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 96% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 75% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 18%, which could be an area for growth, the overall environment appears supportive and effective for young learners.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
75%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani32.5%
Asian Indian15.6%
Asian Bangladeshi15.5%
Black Caribbean5.4%
Mixed Other4.7%
Other4.1%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Asian Other3.6%
White British2.5%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.52984, -1.92289 · B42 1QR
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138218
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dorringtonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorrington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dorrington Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2019.
Is Dorrington Academy a good school?
Dorrington Academy scores 96.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Dorrington Academy?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dorrington Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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