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Dorothy Stringer School
Goodgraded 10/10/2023Ages 11–161,626 pupilsDoes not apply
Dorothy Stringer School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Brighton, within the Brighton and Hove local authority. The school has around 1,626 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/10/2023, Dorothy Stringer School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.6 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Brighton can view Dorothy Stringer School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853.3
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake26.7%
Free school meals26.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.2%
Attendance89.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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