Providingexcellent educationtopupils

At Dormston, thebasics underpin everythingthat they do.

Theirphilosophyissimple. If all partners –students, parentsand carersworktogethertheneverychildwill be able to attain theirabsolutebest.

In theirrecentOfsted inspection,they were judged good with theinspectors notingthe school is aharmonious andcohesivecommunity.Leaders and teachers sharecommonvaluesofeffort,knowledge,respect,responsibility andresilience with students.They worktogethertoensurethatstudents achievetheir best

Newlyappointed Headteacher CarolineSuttonfullybelievesthatpartnershipinall itsguisesisthe keyto success

“I am certainthatparents andcarerswill sharethe high hopes andaspirationsthatthe school hasfor its students.Ibelieve that irrespective of background,everyoneisdeserving of an excellenteducation,shouldaim high andbegiven theopportunitiesto be theverybestthattheycan be

“Ifyou always tryyourbest, no onewill askmoreofyou.Weexpect Dormston students to be proudofwhat they achieveduringtheir time with us andbeproud of whotheyare

“Studentsbeing polite andrespectful to theirpeers is agiven.Wewill not tolerate aggressive,abusive or disrespectful behaviourinany form

Students achievetheir best

Students at Dormston have theright to feel safe andhappy andknowthat theirlearningisofthe highestimportancewithout disturbanceorinterruption from others

“Our facilities areoutstanding and complement oursafeand supportive learning environment. Ourtheatre andsportingfacilities areheldinhigh regard both within school andthe local community.

“Webelieve that learning should extend beyond theclassroom. To support this, we have awidevariety of extra curriculaopportunitiesonoffer to students. Duke of Edinburgh, house competitions, running, school productions andsportsclubs give a flavour of what is on offer. We look forwardtowelcomingyou to Dormston!”