The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Staples (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen Street, Dorchester, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7HR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School take?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is in Wallingford, OX10 7HR, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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