Dormers Wells High School prospectus information

"Dormers Wells is an outstanding school where students make exceptionally good progress because the school makes sure that each is well supported and challenged according to their particular need.” Ofsted, June 2008

“The headteacher is determined that every student will achieve their best and is supported by staff who are equally passionate and committed to this ideal.” Ofsted, June 2008

"At this school it is cool to work hard and cool to do well; everyone's achievements are celebrated." Ofsted, June 2008

We are proud of the excellent quality of education we offer to our community, judged to be 'outstanding' by Ofsted. In choosing Dormers Wells you can be confident that we will do all that is possible to ensure that your child fulfils their potential. We have consistently achieved high value added for our students , with rising standards that will continue to improve.

‘The school has used its specialist college status extremely effectively to drive up standards’. Ofsted June 2008

Students benefit from our Maths and Computing College and have the opportunity to attend additional weekend classes, residential events and sit exams early.

‘There is an outstanding range of extra curricular activities that reflect the multi-ethnic make up of the school.’ Ofsted June 2008

‘The school offers outstanding care, guidance.’ ‘Student’s behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school’.
Ofsted June 2008

A High Performing Mathematics and Computing College and Leading Edge Comprehensive School for 11-19 year olds We value the partnerships we build with parents in supporting the achievements of our students. We have ‘Leading Edge’ status forour excellent support for new arrivals whose first language is not English and for Gifted and& Talented work and have been awarded 15 quality marks.

In conclusion
“The headteacher is tireless in seeking to ensure that the school provides an outstanding
educational experience for students.”
Ofsted June 2008

We are delighted by the increased opportunities offered by the Sixth Form opening in September 2009 and new school buildings scheduled to open in September 2012. We are fortunate that our spacious site will allow construction without disrupting learning.

The school publishes a more detailed prospectus on the website.

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