The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 37% 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 633
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- DORRINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mark's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 646m away
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hamstead Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ferndale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Priestley Smith School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dorrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dorrington Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorrington Academy?
Dorrington Academy currently has 633 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorrington Academy take?
Dorrington Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorrington Academy?
Dorrington Academy is in Birmingham, B42 1QR, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorrington Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dorrington Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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