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Dorothy Stringer School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dorothy Stringer School is a community secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1626 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,626

Pupils

1,650

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Dorothy Stringer School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Dorothy Stringer School are allocated by Brighton and Hove using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Dorothy Stringer School — School Information

Full address
Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
114580

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Frequently Asked Questions — Dorothy Stringer School

Is Dorothy Stringer School oversubscribed?

Dorothy Stringer School is operating close to its capacity of 1650 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dorothy Stringer School?

Admission to Dorothy Stringer School is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dorothy Stringer School cover?

Dorothy Stringer School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dorothy Stringer School?

Dorothy Stringer School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.