Dordon Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Roman Way, Tamworth, North Warwickshire, B78 1PJ |
| Headteacher | Moira Cross |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1271st of 1,378
In West Midlands
19th of 21
In North Warwickshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Roman Way, Tamworth
North Warwickshire, B78 1PJ
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