Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

About Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is a community special school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 157 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

157

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wealstone Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1HD

Phone

01244470134

Headteacher

Sarah Adam

Website

http://www.dorinpark.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is a community special school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College have?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College has 157 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is located at Wealstone Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1HD.