Dorrington Academy

About Dorrington Academy

Dorrington Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 633 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 708 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher John Harrison, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9036th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 178th out of 254 in Birmingham.

Dorrington Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 173 applications for 90 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 92 were first-preference applications.

Dorrington Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (40 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Dorrington Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Dorrington Academy 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.

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