Dormers Wells High SchoolDormers Wells Lane , Southall

Dormers Wells High School is a secondary school in Southall, 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 .