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Dordon Primary School

Dordon Primary School

North Warwickshire, B78 1PJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

209

Pupils

2.7x

Demand

About Dordon Primary School

Dordon Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Warwickshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Dordon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Moira Cross, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12347th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 21 in North Warwickshire.

Dordon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Dordon Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Warwickshire, Dordon Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRoman Way, Tamworth, North Warwickshire, B78 1PJ
HeadteacherMoira Cross
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)32.1%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)

12347th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 90%

1271st of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 92%

19th of 21

In North Warwickshire

Top 90%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:56%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:47%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:66%
Higher:6%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersAthleticsDanceTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

82

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

27 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dordon Primary School

Dordon Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01827892422www.dordonprimaryschool.co.uk

Roman Way, Tamworth

North Warwickshire, B78 1PJ

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Roman Way, Tamworth

North Warwickshire, B78 1PJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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