Dormers Wells Primary School
About Dormers Wells Primary School
Dormers Wells Primary School sits squarely on the Ealing average for the key headline metric of Key Stage 2, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — exactly matching the local authority average for primary schools. That places it 36th out of 65 primaries in the borough, a solidly mid-table position. But dig a little deeper and the picture becomes more interesting. The school significantly outperforms on maths, where 87% of pupils hit the expected standard, and 31% reached the higher standard — both well above what you might expect from a school with 38.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure nearly double the national average. Reading and writing expected rates are also strong at 82% and 85% respectively. The school’s overall ranking score of 71 puts it in the top 50% nationally, and it sits just outside Ealing’s top 30 primaries.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: dwps.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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