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Dorrington Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11 · 651 pupils · Perry Barr, Birmingham

The council’s dates, for reference

Dorrington Academy sets its own term dates. These are Birmingham’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days

Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.

Published through to 2027/28.

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Read from birmingham.gov.uk/info/20014/schools_and_learning/685/school_t. This school may differ — check with them before booking.

Last checked 31 August 2026

About Dorrington Academy

Dorrington Academy is a Primary school for ages 3 to 11 in Perry Barr, Birmingham, with 651 pupils.

TypeAcademy converter
PhasePrimary
CouncilBirmingham
Pupils651 of 708 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 June 2012
URN138218

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Cherry Orchard Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Hamstead Hall Academy
0.8 mi · Secondary
Grestone Academy
0.8 mi · Primary
Ferndale Primary School
0.8 mi · Primary
Calshot Primary School
0.9 mi · Primary

Where it is

Dorrington Road
Perry Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B42 1QR

01214645330

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Ofsted

Inspected 30 June 2026

SafeguardingMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Personal developmentExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Early yearsExpected standard

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