How many pupils does Dorrington Academy have?

Dorrington Academy has 633 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Dorrington Academy?

The headteacher of Dorrington Academy is John Harrison.

What type of school is Dorrington Academy?

Dorrington Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Dorrington Academy in?

Dorrington Academy is in the Birmingham local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Dorrington Academy

Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1QR

Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 6 November 2019). Last inspected 30 June 2026.

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633

Pupils

36.5%

Free school meals

1 June 2012

Opened

About this school

Dorrington Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school has 633 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 6 November 2019). Last inspected 30 June 2026. The Headteacher is John Harrison. The school is administered by Birmingham local authority. It belongs to DORRINGTON ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 June 2012.

School details

Headteacher: John Harrison
Trust: DORRINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Birmingham
Gender: Mixed
URN: 138218

Contact

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Admissions

Applications for places at Dorrington Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Birmingham). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

75%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

18%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →