Dorrington Academy Catchment Area
Dorrington Academy is a academy converter primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 633 pupils, and a capacity of 708 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
633
Pupils
708
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Dorrington Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dorrington Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →Dorrington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1QR
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138218
Other Primary Schools in Birmingham
If Dorrington Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Shaw Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B8 3AN
Adderley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B8 1DZ
Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B16 0EF
Beeches Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · B42 2PY
Bordesley Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B9 5XX
Cherry Orchard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B20 2LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dorrington Academy
Is Dorrington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Dorrington Academy has a capacity of 708 places and currently has 633 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for Dorrington Academy? ▾
Admission to Dorrington Academy is managed by Birmingham. 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 Dorrington Academy cover? ▾
Dorrington Academy is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dorrington Academy? ▾
Dorrington Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.