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The Dolphin School
- Primary
- Bristol BS6 5PT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises children鈥檚 early language and reading development right from the start.
Success of the Curriculum: Interim leaders have taken decisive action to evaluate and strengthen the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not implement the curriculum as intended, and some staff do not adapt learning well enough for different groups of pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, know the importance of working hard and being kind, and behaviour at lunchtime is improving.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use the French they know to count and write simple sentences, and in geography, they read maps confidently to locate countries.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use assessment well to spot pupils who fall behind. However, pupils who struggle to read do not get enough practice reading books.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school quickly identifies pupils with SEND and provides pastoral support, but some teachers do not adapt learning well enough for different groups.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school works closely with local police to promote the importance of staying safe in the community.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has created a strong culture of inclusion.
Parent Feedback: Most parents hold positive views about the school and like how their children learn about the diverse community they belong to.
Parental Involvement: Staff enjoy working at the school and value opportunities to share expertise across the trust.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and value the opportunity to share expertise and best practices across the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Some staff do not implement the curriculum as intended, which slows pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not adapt learning well enough for different groups of pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The trust should ensure that staff understand how to tailor learning so that all groups of pupils build knowledge securely across all subjects.
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About Us
The Dolphin School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 209 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Respect for one another's values, beliefs, and feelings is shared by all of our kids, staff, and families. They respect our school and its resources as well. Our kids are in charge of their own education. We all work together to maintain the unique character of our institution. Our kids, staff, and families all like learning new things, being daring, and asking questions. When times are rough, our students, employees, and families must persevere because mistakes are a chance for us to grow.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.9 | 23.9 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 100 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 105 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.33% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Dolphin School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1