Dormansland Primary School
Lingfield, RH7 6PE · Surrey · primary school
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90th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.1/10 against 4,265 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dormansland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since the 2025 report? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing wraparound support?
What Ofsted said about Dormansland Primary School
Overview
Dormansland Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils “flourish” and feel “happy and valued,” supported by staff who care deeply and maintain high expectations for behaviour and academics. The school is now in a “stable place” following a period of turbulence in leadership and governance.
Strengths
- Pupils take pride in the school’s vision and speak confidently about stepping “beyond their comfort zone.”
- A “love of books is clearly woven throughout the school,” with a sharp focus on phonics helping pupils who struggle to read catch up.
- The school is “highly inclusive,” with clear systems to identify additional needs and successful adaptations in English and mathematics for pupils with SEND.
- Behaviour is “calm and respectful,” with pupils developing responsibility through leadership roles and understanding fundamental British values.
- Governors offer an “effective balance of challenge and support,” asking the right questions of leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge for long-term retention, meaning pupils do not recall content as well as they could.
- Teachers are less confident in adapting new curricula in foundation subjects for pupils with SEND, resulting in these pupils not learning as successfully as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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