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Dorrington Academy
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Dorrington Academy
- Primary
- Birmingham B42 1QR
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading starts from the moment pupils join the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that the school provides an excellent standard of education for pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils reach very high standards in these subjects by the time they leave.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessment identifies what pupils need help with. Extra support ensures that they keep up and catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils get on very well with adults and each other; behaviour is excellent.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator has effective oversight of individual pupils鈥� needs and ensures that these are met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, but if it happens, adults help stop it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school puts the mental health and well-being of its staff and pupils first.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers' feedback is collected via Ofsted Parent View questionnaire.
Parental Involvement: Parents are spoken with to gather information about school life.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers ensure that activities engage and excite pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Whatever a pupil鈥檚 background or abilities, they make excellent progress in their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Learning builds on pupils鈥� previous learning in all subjects.
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About Us
Dorrington Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 650 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our overarching goal is to become a world-class, inclusive academy with a focus on the holistic development of each student. Everyone at Dorrington works hard to help each other grow in knowledge, character, and values so that we can all be the best versions of ourselves. to honour each person's individuality who is a part of the academy community to make certain that the academy is dedicated to achieving the maximum achievement for everyone. We hope to do this by providing a positive, dynamic learning atmosphere that enables every community member to realise their ability for learning as well as enjoyment. to promote cooperation among people, to show empathy for other people's needs, and to cultivate an understanding and respect for people of different racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds. to persuade parents to play a supportive part in their kids' education and the school's daily operations. to take innovative chances with our offerings in order to improve everyone's enjoyment and opportunity for rapid learning. The school makes investments in the welfare of every member of its community as we work to realise our vision.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 29 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 9 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dorrington Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
