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Dorchester Primary School
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Dorchester Primary School
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- Hackney KT4 8PG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught well, phonics effectively enable younger pupils. Reading corners promote joy of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is skilfully organised to offer pupils learning opportunities through topics, covering all the subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sometimes teachers do not always provide challenging enough activities to ensure that the most able pupils develop a deeper understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants are deployed effectively to support pupils allowing them to make good progress. Interventions and small group support are provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly and respectful. They are well behaved both within their classrooms and around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, proportion of pupils met expected standards in reading and maths was above the national average. However, progress in reading was well below national average.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders use additional funding for SEND effectively. Pupils benefit from interventions, small group support, and therapists providing art and construction-based therapy.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report that bullying happens sometimes but have trust and confidence in adults to deal with issues effectively. Pupils know how to stay safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with external agencies to ensure safety and well-being. Students feel safe and know who to approach if they have concerns.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to get involved in children鈥檚 learning, e.g., borrowing books to read with children at home and contributing to their achievements via 'wow cards'.
Parent Feedback: Majority of parents say the school is well led and managed. However, some report that communication is not fully effective.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are given many opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom including educational visits and running their own enterprise scheme.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor provision is laid out well for early years children to learn and develop gross motor skills, such as riding scooters.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders manage teachers鈥� performance rigorously. Teachers receive effective training linked to school鈥檚 key priorities for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations and well-planned lessons result in almost all pupils making good progress in a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders give accurate guidance to teachers on quality of teaching. Teachers appreciate the support and training to improve their teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, the most able pupils do not complete the challenges quickly enough in lessons and their work is incomplete.
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About Us
Dorchester Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 554 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | - | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 69% | 63.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 15.5% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above 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 | 105 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 93 | 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 | 59% 20 | 64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 15.17% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 107 4 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 7 | 93 | 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 | 79% 26 | 64.03% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 15.06% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 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% | 63.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 13.25% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dorchester Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
