157
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 03/07/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College · All-through · Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
157
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
37%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HD
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 157 | 6.9 | 100% | 6% | 37% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 147 | 6.9 | 100% | 7% | 37% | 9% | 26% |
| 2022/23 | 142 | 6.5 | 100% | 7% | 40% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 140 | 6.5 | 100% | 9% | 43% | 8% | 26% |
| 2020/21 | 138 | 6.1 | 100% | 9% | 41% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 130 | 6.1 | 100% | 8% | 50% | 7% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 132 | 6.7 | 100% | 6% | 54% | 7% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 123 | 6.8 | 100% | 5% | 59% | 6% | 20% |
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