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Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
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Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
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- Nottingham NG11 8EY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Skilled, consistent teaching and good use of assessment enable pupils to learn with enjoyment as they become confident readers and writers
Success of the Curriculum: A broad and balanced curriculum meets pupils鈥� needs well and ensures that they learn well across a range of subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders鈥� restructuring of curriculum leadership is not yet complete. Subject leadership is not consistently strong across all subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2 has shown marked improvements
Support for Falling Behind: The large majority of teachers use questioning and assessment successfully to develop and deepen pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in the majority of lessons and their conduct around school are good
Support for SEND Pupils: The quality of leadership, teaching, and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the school
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not a problem because pupils have received effective teaching and understand how to recognise the signs of bullying
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors have ensured that safeguarding is effective
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers speak highly of the care which they and their children receive on entry to the school
Parental Involvement: Leaders and staff use many different means of engaging with parents and families, including frequent conversations and workshops
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils in Years 4, 5, and 6 are taught to play a brass instrument alongside their teachers
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning environments in both the Nursery and Reception classes do not promote children鈥檚 learning and development as well as they might
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and support staff feel proud to work at the school and value a range of opportunities for training and development
Impact on Student Progress: The positive impact of improved teaching can be seen in the strong rates of progress in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stage 2
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small proportion of classes, teachers do not set work that is closely matched to pupils鈥� needs
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The work to review the leadership of the curriculum is not yet complete and subject leadership is not consistently strong across all areas
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About Us
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 361 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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A
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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 | 19.5 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 46% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 97 | 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 | 57% 1 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 8.13% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 101 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 58% 10 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.15% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 48% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.36% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1