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Dorrington Academy

Birmingham, B42 1QRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
92 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#9,036
of 13,686 nationally

About Dorrington Academy

Dorrington Academy is a state primary in Birmingham that currently teaches 633 pupils against a capacity of 708, leaving it with some physical room to grow. Its intake is notably more disadvantaged than the national average, with 36.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 173 applications for 90 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.92, and 87 of those offers went to first-preference families out of 92 who put it top. That level of competition suggests a school that local parents are actively choosing, despite the fact that Birmingham has 28 outstanding primaries to pick from. The school is non-denominational, mixed, and offers nursery provision from age three, making it a straightforward option for families looking for a full primary journey without a religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDorrington Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 1QR
HeadteacherJohn Harrison
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils633
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity633 / 708 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisCross CountryDanceAthleticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Dorrington Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.