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Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ
Community school for ages 11–16 in Brighton. Mixed intake.
Dorothy Stringer School is a large non-selective community secondary school in Brighton and Hove, serving boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. GCSE Attainment 8 was 53.3, and 61.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths; 23.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
The school describes itself as a happy, inclusive and ambitious learning community where young people are known and valued. It says its motto is 'Education for Life' and names core values of creativity, resilience and respect, supported by a broad curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,626 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed