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Dorothy Stringer School

Brighton and Hove·Secondary·South East·Community school·BN1 6PZ
URN: 114580GoodOfsted published 20 Nov 2023
53.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.11
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.05, 0.26]
74.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
75.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesStrong academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 53.3 is above the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
53.3
5+ Eng & Maths:
75%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
+0.11
Confidence interval:
[-0.05, 0.26]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202533053.374.5%75.8%5.1
2023/202432549.8+0.1171.7%73.2%4.7
2022/202332953.8+0.3377.0%81.0%5.1
2021/202232557.1+0.2682.0%76.0%5.4

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Brighton and Hove for local comparison.

Brighton and Hove hub
King's School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 53.7Progress 8 +0.84
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 50.4Progress 8 +0.56
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Varndean School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 48.8Progress 8 +0.42
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School information

URN114580
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeCommunity school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Matt Hillier
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeBN1 6PZ
Latest pupils330
FSM eligible23.9%

Contact and identifiers

Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ

https://dorothy-stringer.co.uk/View local authority page1273852222
DfE number4016
UKPRN10015487
Opened
GIAS updated10 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated10 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published20 Nov 2023

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date10 Oct 2023
Publication date20 Nov 2023
View Ofsted report