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Dorchester Primary School
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Dorchester Primary School
- Primary
- Kingston upon Hull HU7 6AH
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Consistent approach to the teaching of phonics has led to improvement in pupils鈥� knowledge and skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is well planned; engages pupils effectively in their learning and promotes good behaviour.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few opportunities for pupils to develop their mathematical reasoning.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help or support is provided if needed, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are keen to learn, and there is a positive climate for learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics, although progress in mathematics is not as strong as in reading and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well supported and make good progress; needs are accurately identified and receive good quality support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and well cared for in school; bullying is rare and staff sort it out quickly if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a very strong caring ethos throughout the school which impacts positively on pupils' learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative and supportive of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a good range of activities, clubs, trips and visits to enrich the curriculum including sport, drama, music and culture.
Outdoor Facilities: Staff make good use of the indoor and outdoor environment for children's activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff set work that motivates and engages pupils in their learning.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching is good across the school, leading to good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders closely monitor the quality of teaching and check and evaluate each pupil鈥檚 progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations of what pupils can achieve are not always high enough; staff do not always give clear enough guidance.
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About Us
Dorchester Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 294 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | 20.7 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 103 |
| 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 58% | 56.68% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.97% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 96 | 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 | 61% 9 | 61.89% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.5% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below 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 | 104 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 96 | 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 | 70% 17 | 61.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.71% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 101 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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% | 56.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.56% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dorchester Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1