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Dove House School
- Secondary
- Basingstoke and Deane RG21 5SU
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Teachers challenge pupils to think hard and solve tricky problems, producing high-quality work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and respectful, moving around the school in a calm and mature way.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value the high-quality training they receive.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use strong subject knowledge and careful assessment to plan effective work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents to support pupils鈥� attendance and behavior.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act decisively with concerns and involve outside services when necessary.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The leadership team has a compelling vision that prepares pupils for life and work.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and is dealt with firmly by teachers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with regular training for staff and governors.
Extracurricular Offerings: All pupils take part in exciting clubs, trips, and residential visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers help pupils balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Students follow functional English and Math courses; gain vocational awards.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Highly successful preparation for employment; students gain employment or move to appropriate college courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialises in supporting pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
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Dove House School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 230 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.9 | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 2% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.19 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 42 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 26% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 39 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.51 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 43 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 26% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 25% | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dove House School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1