The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 527
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- Sutton Education Trust
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dorchester Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheam Common Infants' Academy
Primary · 683m away
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Primary · 686m away
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 736m away
Brookways School
Independent · 833m away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Mead Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dorchester Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dorchester Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorchester Primary School?
Dorchester Primary School currently has 527 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorchester Primary School take?
Dorchester Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorchester Primary School?
Dorchester Primary School is in Worcester Park, KT4 8PG, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorchester Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dorchester Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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