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Dorchester Primary School
Dorchester Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 6AH, Kingston upon Hull, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
291
Capacity
367
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for improvement. Parent satisfaction and community engagement could also be explored further, given the limited published data on other aspects of school life.
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Last inspected: 30 June 2015Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other2.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.78054, -0.31781 · HU7 6AH
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Hull, City of
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139525
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dorchesterprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorchester Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dorchester Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 June 2015.
Is Dorchester Primary School a good school?
Dorchester Primary School scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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