Dorchester Primary School
URN: 139525 • Hull HU7 6AH
Overview
- Name
- Dorchester Primary School
- URN
- 139525
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HULL COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Mills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01482825207
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dorchester Road, Hull HU7 6AH
Summary
Dorchester Primary School, located in Hull, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 291 pupils, with a capacity for 367. The school is part of the Hull Collaborative Academy Trust (HCAT), which comprises multiple primary and secondary schools, ensuring a high standard of education and diverse experiences for its students. The school is committed to inclusivity and has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with additional needs, including a Local Authority Designated SEND Unit for those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
The school’s ethos revolves around fostering a safe and inclusive environment where children can develop into creative, responsible, and aspirational individuals. Core values such as respect, resilience, empathy, tolerance, and self-belief underpin the school's approach, promoting both academic and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and engaging, focusing on essential skills to prepare students for secondary education while also providing enrichment opportunities.
Dorchester Primary prioritises the well-being of its pupils, supported by a dedicated pastoral team that helps children navigate challenges. The school encourages inquisitive learning and character development, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in modern Britain and fostering a sense of community and belonging.
The school’s ethos revolves around fostering a safe and inclusive environment where children can develop into creative, responsible, and aspirational individuals. Core values such as respect, resilience, empathy, tolerance, and self-belief underpin the school's approach, promoting both academic and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and engaging, focusing on essential skills to prepare students for secondary education while also providing enrichment opportunities.
Dorchester Primary prioritises the well-being of its pupils, supported by a dedicated pastoral team that helps children navigate challenges. The school encourages inquisitive learning and character development, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in modern Britain and fostering a sense of community and belonging.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bricknell Primary School (80.7)
- Gillshill Primary School (79.3)
- Eastfield Primary School (73.8)
- Kingswood Parks Primary School (70.6)
- Christopher Pickering Primary School (70.4)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HULL COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 367
- Pupils
- 291
- Boys
- 157
- Girls
- 134
- FSM %
- 46.00
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 291 | 157 | 134 | 367 | 46.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 294 | 155 | 139 | 367 | 51.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 318 | 164 | 154 | 367 | 47.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 318 | 164 | 154 | 367 | 47.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 318 | 167 | 151 | 367 | 49.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 333 | 191 | 142 | 367 | 45.00 |
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