Special schoolData as of May 2026

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HD

Community special school

Pupils

157

Ages

2-19

FSM

36.6%

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wealstone Lane, Chester, CH2 1HD | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — School remains Good
Jul 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

What is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College's Ofsted rating?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College's latest exam results?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College located?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH2 1HD).

How many pupils attend Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College has around 157 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College with other schools?

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