The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 672
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher GemmaThelwell /JodieHales (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dorridge Primary School?
Dorridge Primary School currently has 672 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorridge Primary School take?
Dorridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorridge Primary School?
Dorridge Primary School is in Solihull, B93 8EU, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dorridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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