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Dorchester Primary School
Dorchester Road, Worcester Park KT4 8PG
Dorchester Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Sutton). It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is poor.
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