The Dormston School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mill Bank Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 1SN |
| Phone | 01384816395 |
| Reference Number | 103855 |
The Dormston School is performing well, reflecting a harmonious and cohesive community where pupils value their education and teachers foster a productive learning environment. The school has strong leadership with clear ambitions for all students, and pupils report that they feel supported as they transition to further education or training. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, the school excels in several areas, including personal development and safeguarding, contributing to an overall good quality of education and management. However, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly concerning the identification of knowledge gaps in pupils' learning and the support provided to those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.77%
Girls: 51.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 121 | 229 |
| 8 | 107 | 117 | 224 |
| 9 | 122 | 107 | 229 |
| 10 | 117 | 121 | 238 |
| 11 | 101 | 117 | 218 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- High levels of pupil engagement and respect
- Ambitious curriculum offering a wide range of subjects
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities
- Clear leadership with a focus on personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient focus on gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills through assessment
- Need for clearer strategies to support pupils with SEND
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 179 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 74 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 116 | 46 |
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