Dormansland Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Clinton Hill, Dormansland, Lingfield, RH7 6PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Dormansland Primary School is a primary school in Lingfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 87th of 203 primary schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 April 2016, report published 20 May 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

Pupils take great pride in embodying the school's vision 'inspire, nurture, challenge'. They speak confidently about stepping beyond their comfort zone and being positive role models for their friends. They benefit greatly from the range of residential trips on offer. These provide valuable opportunities to experience new activities such as raft building, while working in a team. Regular forest visits support pupils to learn about habitats and develop practical skills like foraging. The school has high expectations for pupils, both academically and in terms of behaviour. Pupils learn well and make positive behaviour choices. They are highly motivated to have their name added to the 'golden thread of choice' and to earn 'cherries' for demonstrating the school's values in action. The school is a safe space for pupils, where they feel happy and valued. Staff care deeply about pupils. Pupils flourish. They are confident to tell an adult if they have a problem. They know that staff listen carefully to both sides of the story when resolving any friendship fallouts. As a result, pupils appreciate the fairness of staff. Strong and trusting relationships prevail.

What the school should improve

  • In a few foundation subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to remember over time. This means that pupils do not recall the most important content as well as they could in these subjects. The school should ensure that teachers know the learning that it wants pupils to remember so that pupils remember more of the key knowledge over time.
  • Where new curriculums have been introduced, the school does not adapt learning for pupils with SEND well enough. As a result, pupils with SEND do not learn as successfully as they could. The school should ensure that they support teachers to know how to adapt learning appropriately and consistently for pupils with SEND.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

207 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals14%

14%, 12.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.4%

3.4%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.5%

15.5%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dormansland Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lingfield Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard64% met the expected standard
Blackwell Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead2 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Halsford Park Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Faye Davies
Address
Clinton Hill, Dormansland, Lingfield, RH7 6PE
Local authority
Surrey
URN
124986

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.