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Dosthill Primary School
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Dosthill Primary School
- Primary
- Tamworth B77 1LQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have placed a sharp focus on helping pupils become better readers and mathematicians.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme enhances early reading skills; workshops engage parents.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum; most pupils progress in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Further improvement is required to ensure that pupils learn well in a broader range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum does not sufficiently build pupils鈥� knowledge of the methods and techniques they need to become better artists over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack emphasis on key knowledge, hindering retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders prioritise the teaching of early reading. Most pupils are fluent readers by the end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks help staff identify pupils who need help; extra support is provided, including for those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff and pupils say the new behaviour approach is making a positive difference. Pupils reflect the school expectations of 鈥榬espect, responsibility and being ready鈥�.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful, responsible pupils with positive behavior and attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths performance strong; gaps in phonics affect reading fluency in Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils lack rapid support for early reading gaps.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with special educational needs receive extra support which ensures learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved identification and adaptation enhance SEND access to lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils are confident to talk to staff when they are worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders follow up on concerns and take necessary action.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding and anti-bullying initiatives in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm, purposeful atmosphere prioritizes pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents express positive views about their children鈥檚 experiences.
Parental Involvement: Leaders' communication with parents about how well pupils learn has not been sufficiently effective.
Extracurricular Activities: Trips and residentials enrich learning, fostering exploration.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of extra-curricular activities available for pupils doesn鈥檛 fully reflect pupils鈥� interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning needs improvement to engage Early Years.
Teacher Engagement: There is variation in staff鈥檚 expertise, especially in subjects where the curriculum is less well developed.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff do not always plan lessons that build on pupils鈥� prior learning.
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About Us
Dosthill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 502 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.1 | 19 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 104 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 61% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.8% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 56% | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.38% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.87% | 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 | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dosthill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
