Dorchester Primary School
Dorchester Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dorchester Primary School is a primary school in Sutton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. It ranks 22nd of 30 primary schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2017, report published 23 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils like coming to school. They are happy, safe and speak excitedly about the wide range of activities they can participate in. Staff expect all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Pupils rise to these expectations. They engage well with different challenges designed to enhance their learning, such as the 'bookmark challenge' and the 'times table badges'. All staff expect pupils to behave well. Most pupils meet this expectation. Pupils understand what bullying is. They comment that it does not happen often but, if it did occur, they would tell an adult. Adults resolve any issues quickly. Pupils trust adults in school to help them. They would share any concerns with their teachers. This is because they have been taught that 'no worry is too small'. Parents and carers are positive about the school. They typically commented on how their children thrive in the caring and inclusive environment that leaders have created. They also commented on the positive working relationships that their children have with their teachers. Leaders want every pupil to hold a position of responsibility in their school and have their voice heard. For example, pupils on the school council have helped to make important decisions, such as the names of the school's houses.
What the school should improve
- A small number of staff are not using the school's chosen phonics resources and strategies with confidence. This impacts on how quickly some pupils catch up with their reading. Leaders should ensure these staff receive additional training and support so that pupils are consistently supported to learn to read fluently.
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum does not clarify the most important knowledge and skills that pupils should develop over time. As a result, teachers do not routinely focus on these important ideas. Leaders should ensure that essential concepts are clearly defined and sequenced in these subjects and that pupils are supported to understand the significance of what they learn and how this fits into their subsequent learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
91 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
472 pupils on roll, with places for 682
Schools near Dorchester Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Common Infants' Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Not published |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Brookfield Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Sutton Education Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Bell
- Phone
- 02083301144
- Address
- Dorchester Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8PG
- Local authority
- Sutton
- URN
- 102982
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.