Dormers Wells High School, based in Southall, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Dormers Wells High School currently has around 1485 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 37.4%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by pakistani at 12.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ
Website: http://dwhs.co.uk/
Telephone: 02085666446
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Roisin Walsh
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 145348

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1400
Number of Pupils: 1485
Number of Boys: 779
Number of Girls: 706

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian37.40%556
Other (any other ethnic group)12.50%186
Pakistani12.30%183
African10.40%154
Other Asian9.70%144
Bangladeshi8.10%120
Other White3.30%49
White and Asian1.60%24
White British1.40%21
Caribbean1.00%15
Other Mixed0.80%12
White and Black African0.30%5
White and Black Caribbean0.30%5
Other Black0.30%4
Unclassified0.20%3
Gypsy/Roma0.10%2
Chinese0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Irish0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.69)
Of the 233 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 216 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.69
Town average
0.70
Local authority average
0.78
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
53%
Town average
52%
Local authority average
59%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
60%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
62%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
52.4
Town average
52.9
Local authority average
55.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.8
Town average
4.7
Local authority average
5.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Nursery School
Allenby Road , UB1 2HX
- not rated 260 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre
77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG
4out of 4 787 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Recreation Road , UB2 5PF
4out of 4 2,890 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Glebe Nursery School
Western Road , UB2 5JT
- not rated 3,172 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Primary School
Allenby Road , UB1 2HX
3out of 4 260 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Allenby First School
Allenby Road , UB1 2HX
- not rated 260 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dormers Wells Infant School
Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX
- not rated 540 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dormers Wells Primary School
Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX
3out of 4 605 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dormers Wells Junior School
Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX
- not rated 605 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lady Margaret Middle School
Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN
- not rated 576 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Durdans Park Middle School
King George's Drive , Off Lady Margaret Road UB1 2PQ
- not rated 953 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanhope Middle School
Mansell Road , UB6 9EG
- not rated 1,365 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tudor Middle School
Tudor Road , UB1 1NX
- not rated 1,436 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blair Peach Middle School
Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR
- not rated 1,746 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dormers Wells High School
Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dormers Wells High School
Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Villiers High School
Boyd Avenue , UB1 3BT
4out of 4 1,241 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford Road , UB6 9AW
4out of 4 1,427 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU
3out of 4 1,608 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Springfield Road , UB4 0LT
3out of 4 2,626 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Acorn House College
39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF
- not rated 966 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School
165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS
- not rated 1,547 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Islamic Education and Recreational Institute
165 - 169 the Broadway , UB1 1LS
- not rated 1,547 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Grangewood School
Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG
3out of 4 1,660 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Grand Union Village
Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG
- not rated 1,660 yd Free schools special No More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.