Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
URN: 123129 • Wallingford OX10 7HR
Overview
- Name
- Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
- URN
- 123129
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Staples (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865340081
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen Street, Wallingford OX10 7HR
Summary
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 75 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The ethos is underpinned by core values of compassion, knowledge, and diversity, aiming to develop happy, healthy, and informed individuals.
The curriculum at Dorchester St Birinus is broad and engaging, providing students with various opportunities to learn and grow. Unique features include a forest school programme, which allows children to explore nature and develop resilience through outdoor activities. The school also offers a breakfast club and an after-school club (DASH) to support working families.
Situated in the picturesque village of Dorchester, the school benefits from its natural surroundings, including the nearby river and Hurst Water Meadow. This community context enriches the educational experience, encouraging children to connect with their environment and develop a sense of belonging both locally and globally.
The curriculum at Dorchester St Birinus is broad and engaging, providing students with various opportunities to learn and grow. Unique features include a forest school programme, which allows children to explore nature and develop resilience through outdoor activities. The school also offers a breakfast club and an after-school club (DASH) to support working families.
Situated in the picturesque village of Dorchester, the school benefits from its natural surroundings, including the nearby river and Hurst Water Meadow. This community context enriches the educational experience, encouraging children to connect with their environment and develop a sense of belonging both locally and globally.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 75
- Boys
- 39
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 8.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 75 | 39 | 36 | 105 | 8.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | 35 | 35 | 105 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 73 | 32 | 41 | 105 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 73 | 32 | 41 | 105 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 105 | 20.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 72 | 31 | 41 | 105 | 18.10 |
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