Dorchester Primary School, Worcester Park

In its own words: "We are a three form entry school, with our own Nursery provision, based in Worcester Park in Surrey. We have an inclusive ethos and our children come from a diverse range of backgrounds. We welcome everyone and believe that each member of our community brings something unique and special to it."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. There are so many things to think about - so where do you start to make sure your child gets the best possible foundation on which to build a successful and fulfilled future?"

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports, yoga, drama, recorder and coding.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:30pm, from £30 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Dorchester Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 82% in Sutton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Dorchester Primary School as their first choice and 127 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dorchester Primary School are Cheam Common Infants' Academy (0.4 miles, Good); Cheam Common Junior Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles); and Green Lane Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 83% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Dorchester Primary School.

Dorchester Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Sutton Education Trust, an academy trust.

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 38.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 117 pupils (24.8%) received SEN support and 23 (4.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Worcester Park, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dorchester Road / Wimborne Close (->w), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 181 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sutton (324).

In 2024/25, Dorchester Primary School issued 55 suspensions, 10.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Dorchester Primary School are Cheam High School (1.1 miles) and Coombe Boys' School (1.2 miles).