What did School Atlas judge Dorchester Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Dorchester Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dorchester Primary School?

Dorchester Primary School has 280 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dorchester Primary School take?

Dorchester Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Dorchester Primary School located?

Dorchester Primary School is located in Hull, HU7 6AH, Kingston upon Hull, City of.

How do I apply to Dorchester Primary School?

Dorchester Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Dorchester Primary School?

When Dorchester Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i)); 2. Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii)); 3. Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii)), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person. The drawing of lots for random allocation will not be applied to siblings from the same family where they are tied for the final place. We will admit them all, exceeding the PAN for the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dorchester Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.4% of pupils at Dorchester Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Dorchester Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Dorchester Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i))
2Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii))
3Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii))
4HCAT nursery attendance — Having attended a HCAT Primary School nursery (Foundation One) for at least the three terms prior to admission into the reception class (Foundation Two).
5Resident in catchment — A resident in the catchment area of the school, but not having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and (see note ii)
6Staff child — A child whose parent is a member of staff at the school. (see note v)
7Distance — Geographical, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school. (see note (iv))

If two applications tie: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person. The drawing of lots for random allocation will not be applied to siblings from the same family where they are tied for the final place. We will admit them all, exceeding the PAN for the school.

On the site of Dorchester Primary School is The Hive, a Local Authority SEND Unit with separate admission arrangements determined by the Local Authority, not by these oversubscription criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Dorchester Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Dorchester Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Dorchester Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dorchester Primary School?: Dorchester Primary School has 280 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dorchester Primary School take?: Dorchester Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Dorchester Primary School located?: Dorchester Primary School is located in Hull, HU7 6AH, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
How do I apply to Dorchester Primary School?: Dorchester Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Dorchester Primary School?: When Dorchester Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i)); 2. Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii)); 3. Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii)), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person. The drawing of lots for random allocation will not be applied to siblings from the same family where they are tied for the final place. We will admit them all, exceeding the PAN for the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dorchester Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.4% of pupils at Dorchester Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dorchester Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i))
2Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii))
3Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii))
4HCAT nursery attendance — Having attended a HCAT Primary School nursery (Foundation One) for at least the three terms prior to admission into the reception class (Foundation Two).
5Resident in catchment — A resident in the catchment area of the school, but not having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and (see note ii)
6Staff child — A child whose parent is a member of staff at the school. (see note v)
7Distance — Geographical, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school. (see note (iv))

On the site of Dorchester Primary School is The Hive, a Local Authority SEND Unit with separate admission arrangements determined by the Local Authority, not by these oversubscription criteria.

Dorchester Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Dorchester Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Dorchester Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dorchester Primary School?: Dorchester Primary School has 280 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dorchester Primary School take?: Dorchester Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Dorchester Primary School located?: Dorchester Primary School is located in Hull, HU7 6AH, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
How do I apply to Dorchester Primary School?: Dorchester Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Dorchester Primary School?: When Dorchester Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i)); 2. Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii)); 3. Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii)), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person. The drawing of lots for random allocation will not be applied to siblings from the same family where they are tied for the final place. We will admit them all, exceeding the PAN for the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dorchester Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.4% of pupils at Dorchester Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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