Dorothy Stringer School
Dorothy Stringer School is a secondary located in Brighton and Hove, BN1 6PZ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,635 pupils on roll.
Dorothy Stringer School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Brighton and Hove
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1650
Number of Pupils: 1635
Number of Boys: 889
Number of Girls: 746
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 21.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-11-20
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Hillier
Phone: 01273852222
Website: https://dorothy-stringer.co.uk/
Location: Loder Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy Stringer School
What is the Ofsted rating of Dorothy Stringer School?
Dorothy Stringer School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Dorothy Stringer School admit?
Dorothy Stringer School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Dorothy Stringer School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Dorothy Stringer School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Dorothy Stringer School?
Dorothy Stringer School is a community school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Dorothy Stringer School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Dorothy Stringer School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Dorothy Stringer School?
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