Dormers Wells High School

About Dormers Wells High School

We are very proud of our thriving, inclusive school. Dormers Wells High is a vibrant learning community where students value their education and safeguarding is our highest priority.

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Key Facts

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

87.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.63

Progress 8

Well above average

56.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

75.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

45.7% entered EBacc

31.2% achieved EBacc

234 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Samantha J Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"Best School Ever!"

I've been so impressed with the facilities and opportunities provided by Dormers Wells High School. The Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MISST) program has allowed my child to excel in music, and the Platinum Plus Award for Safeguarding gives me peace of mind. The teachers and staff are always supportive and go above and beyond to ensure the students' success.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel A Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School"

We've been at Dormers Wells High School for two years now, and I'm so pleased with the progress my child has made. The school's values of determination, wisdom, honesty, and service are clearly evident in the way the staff and students interact with each other. My child has also benefited from the sixth form programs and the excellent teaching staff.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emma B Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 1, 2021

4.0

"Good, but Room for Improvement"

I have a child who attended Dormers Wells High School a few years ago. While the school has many strengths, I felt that the communication between parents and teachers could be better. However, I did appreciate the Platinum Plus Award for Safeguarding and the school's commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for the students.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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