SchoolScoresDormansland Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Clinton Hill, Dormansland, Lingfield, RH7 6PE
01342 832359 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 April 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Surrey comparisons use the 152 of its 296 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 144 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 83rd highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 120th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 116th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 96th highest of 125 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 120th highest of 149 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND Joint 27th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 45% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 92nd highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
72% — 6 points above the Surrey average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 159th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 156th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 292nd highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 175th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 151st lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 103rd lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 121st lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 55th highest of 295 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 158th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 255th highest of 273 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lingfield Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackwell Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Halsford Park Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Estcots Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Felbridge Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dormansland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dormansland Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 April 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Dormansland Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dormansland Primary School?
91% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dormansland Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dormansland Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Dormansland Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124986.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.