SchoolScoresDorrington Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of DORRINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1QR
0121 464 5330 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 30 June 2026 , published 15 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 105th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 75th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 74th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 64th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 62nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham 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
72 pupils in this year group.
75% — 12 points above the Birmingham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 Birmingham. 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 84 |
| Of those, offered a place | 84 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 167 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 232nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.5% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 237th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 187th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 146th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 222nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 194th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 185th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 179th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 51st highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 42nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 86th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.0%* | 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
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Orchard Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grestone Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ferndale Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calshot Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beeches Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hamstead Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenmead Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Name Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dorrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dorrington Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 30 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Dorrington Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dorrington Academy?
90% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dorrington Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dorrington Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 84 families put Dorrington Academy as their first choice for 88 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 84 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 138218.
- 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.