Dorrington Academy
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Birmingham, B42 1QR
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
67 of 264 in Birmingham
Pupils
651
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 78% | 56% | 75% | |
| Higher standard | 11% | 8% | 18% | |
| Reading | 80% | 60% | 83% | |
| Writing | 91% | 83% | 85% | |
| Maths | 87% | 76% | 81% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 47% in England
- Cherry Orchard Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Ferndale Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School · 0.9 mi · Good
- Grestone Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Calshot Primary School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 49% in England
Best primary schools in Birmingham · Best primary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
Dorrington Academy is in Perry Barr & South Hamstead (typical home £228,000, crime very high).
What is Dorrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dorrington Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Dorrington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dorrington Academy is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.