Dorothy Stringer School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Loder Road Brighton East Sussex BN1 6PZ |
| Phone | 01273852222 |
| Reference Number | 114580 |
Dorothy Stringer School is performing well overall, with a consistent rating of 'Good' across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school is committed to inclusivity and provides a supportive environment where pupils feel cared for and safe. Despite notable strengths in the curriculum and a broad range of extracurricular activities, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the consistency of curriculum delivery and attendance for certain pupil groups.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1626 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.44%
Girls: 46.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 174 | 152 | 326 |
| 8 | 164 | 156 | 320 |
| 9 | 184 | 139 | 323 |
| 10 | 178 | 148 | 326 |
| 11 | 169 | 162 | 331 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.8% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Dedicated to inclusivity and reducing barriers for pupils
- Ambitious curriculum that often exceeds national standards
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Extensive range of extracurricular clubs and activities
- High expectations for behaviour leading to a calm and respectful environment
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of curriculum across subjects
- Some groups of pupils struggling with regular attendance
- Variability in responses to low-level disruption concerns
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 471 | 126 |
| Third Preference | 223 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 1 |
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