Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College — School in Chester

Schools in England

National Education Directory

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Chester, CH2 1HD

157 Pupils

— Capacity

2–19 Age Range

36.60% FSM %

98 Boys

59 Girls

About Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 157 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Sarah Adam.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency	Chester North and Neston
Ward	Upton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10015381
URN	111511
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Amanda Hartley	Chair of Governors	21/12/2025	20/12/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Sarah Adam	Governor	01/01/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ann Gill	Governor	17/04/2024	16/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Olivia Hung	Governor	28/09/2023	07/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Martin Roberts	Governor	12/11/2024	11/11/2028	Elected by parents
Robert Robertson	Governor	29/07/2023	28/07/2027	Appointed by LA
Clair Saunders	Governor	12/12/2024	11/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Bnar Spencer	Governor	26/02/2026	25/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Will Steel	Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
David Walker	Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Mill View Primary School

0.43 km • Chester

Other

Upton Heath CofE Primary School

0.57 km • Chester

Other

Upton Westlea Primary School

Other

Other

Other

Upton-by-Chester High School

1.11 km • Chester

Other

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 (group: Special schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.

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

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College has 157 pupils.

What is the age range at Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.

Who is the headteacher at Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College?

The Headteacher at Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is Mrs Sarah Adam.

Where is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College located?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is at Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HD, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.

Does Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College: Has a sixth form.

Is Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College currently open?

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Adam

Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HD

01244470134

www.dorinpark.co.uk

Location

Official Links

View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Cheshire West and Chester School Website

Quick Summary

URN 111511

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026