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Dorothy Stringer School

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Dorothy Stringer School

Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ

Community school
Pupils
1,626
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
53.2
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.5%
Basics 9-5
61.5%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
75.8%
EBacc APS
5.07
EBacc 9-5
37.3%
EBacc 9-4
51.5%
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About Dorothy Stringer School

Dorothy Stringer School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.2. The school has around 1,626 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dorothy Stringer School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Stringer School

What is Dorothy Stringer School's Ofsted rating?
Dorothy Stringer School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Dorothy Stringer School's latest exam results?
Dorothy Stringer School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dorothy Stringer School located?
Dorothy Stringer School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN1 6PZ).
How many pupils attend Dorothy Stringer School?
Dorothy Stringer School has around 1,626 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dorothy Stringer School with other schools?
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