Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Address | Wealstone Lane, CH2 1HD |
| School Website | www.dorinpark.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1244470134 |
| URN | 111511 |
School Census
| Total | 142 |
| Girls/Boys | 53/89 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 37.3%/62.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 52 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/07/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2014 | Good |
| 11/04/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/04/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.5 |
| Writing Progress | -6.4 |
| Maths Progress | -6.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -4.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 24% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Mill View Primary School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wealstone Lane, , CH2 1HB
Upton Westlea Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, , CH2 1QJ
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Upton Lane, Upton-by-Chester, CH2 1ED
Upton-by-Chester High School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: St James Avenue, , CH2 1NN
The Firs School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 45 Newton Lane, , CH2 2HJ