The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 46%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- HULL COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dorchester Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 6AH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dorchester Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dorchester Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorchester Primary School?
Dorchester Primary School currently has 291 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 Hull, HU7 6AH, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of 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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