Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
URN: 111511 • Chester CH2 1HD
Overview
- Name
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
- URN
- 111511
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Adam (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244470134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wealstone Lane, Chester CH2 1HD
Summary
Dorin Park School and Specialist SEN College is a community special school located in Chester, catering to children and young people aged 2-19 with physical difficulties, complex moderate learning difficulties, and complex medical needs. The school provides a tailored educational experience, combining academic subjects with a focus on personal development and life skills, ensuring that each student's unique needs are met.
The curriculum is structured into two main phases: Primary (ages 2-11) follows a traditional model, while Seniors (ages 11-19) adopts a high school approach with specialist subject teaching. Communication development is a key priority, and all Senior students are provided with a personalised Flight Path to guide their progress and future development.
Dorin Park prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and pastoral care, creating a welcoming environment for students and families. The school is known for its commitment to personalised learning, ensuring that every student can achieve their potential in a supportive and nurturing setting.
The curriculum is structured into two main phases: Primary (ages 2-11) follows a traditional model, while Seniors (ages 11-19) adopts a high school approach with specialist subject teaching. Communication development is a key priority, and all Senior students are provided with a personalised Flight Path to guide their progress and future development.
Dorin Park prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and pastoral care, creating a welcoming environment for students and families. The school is known for its commitment to personalised learning, ensuring that every student can achieve their potential in a supportive and nurturing setting.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ancora House School (64.2)
- Dee Banks School (54.1)
- Greater Grace School of Christian Education (52.7)
- The King's School (49.7)
- iMap Centre (49.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 157
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 36.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 157 | 98 | 59 | 36.60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 147 | 89 | 58 | 37.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 140 | 87 | 53 | 39.80 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 140 | 87 | 53 | 39.80 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 81 | 57 | 38.80 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 135 | 80 | 55 | 39.70 |
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