Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–19157 pupils

Wealstone Lane, Upton, CH2 1HDWebsite01244470134

Good157 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Good1y ago

Inspected Jul 2024

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils157

Good1y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils157

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

157

Avg Class Size

~9*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sarah Adam

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

9.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.0%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder43 pupils (28%)

Severe Learning Difficulty41 pupils (26%)

Physical Disability24 pupils (15%)

Speech, Language & Communication20 pupils (13%)

Other6 pupils (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (3%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty5 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)23

Teaching assistants (FTE)38

Support staff (FTE)56

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils157

Free school meals38.9%

English as additional language6.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.7%

White Other5.7%

Black African3.2%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Bangladeshi1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.6%

Asian Other0.6%

Chinese0.6%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£25,183

total expenditure per pupil

+£17,783 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,787

Support staff£7,912

Premises£1,146

Energy£772

Learning resources£524

Income per pupil£25,600

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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