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Dover Park Primary School
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- Ryde PO33 2BN
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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: Pupils experience good-quality phonics teaching that gives them a strong start to their reading and writing work. Very high proportions achieve the phonics check standard by the end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that pupils experience a suitably broad curriculum, which develops their knowledge, skills and understanding appropriately over time.
Foundational Skills: Strong reading culture from Reception enhances fluency and enjoyment.
Success of the Curriculum: Clear progression of knowledge from Reception to Year 6 across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to work at a greater depth of learning are less consistently evident, which impedes some pupils鈥� progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum changes in some subjects need embedding for depth of knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Provisional information shows that the percentage of pupils achieving at least the standard expected by the end of Year 6 almost doubled in mathematics between 2017 and 2018. Standards in reading also improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities are supported very well because their needs are met sensitively and with determination. Additional funding is used carefully for them and for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils attend school regularly and conduct themselves well, responding to adults鈥� instructions and guidance. They work hard and try their best.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Confident mathematicians; skilled readers; focus on problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Processes identify and support disadvantaged and SEND pupils effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and show thoughtful, caring relationships.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work effectively to support disadvantaged pupils and those who have SEN and/or disabilities. They make sure that additional funding is used wisely and that it makes a difference to these pupils鈥� achievements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision is appropriate and regularly reviewed, ensuring full curriculum access.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding is evident across the school. Adults are vigilant and caring. Pupils say bullying is rare and dealt with well by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders plan useful experiences that prepare pupils well to be good citizens. The ethos of acceptance is evident from pupils鈥� warm relationships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, fostering a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Genuine inclusion culture promotes pupil welfare positively.
Parental Involvement: Parents understand how they can help their children at home. They feel that homework is appropriate and that it supports pupils鈥� learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly positive, appreciating useful information and involvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents are generally positive about the quality of teaching across the school. A very small number reflect concerns arising from staff turnover over the past year.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly positive about the improvements that have happened since the last inspection. All those who responded to Ofsted鈥檚 survey described being proud to be a member of staff at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: The impact of leaders' work is evident in how teachers show their understanding of how pupils鈥� learning builds over time across the curriculum, and plan accordingly for it.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Learning routines are well established across the school. Leaders have placed a strong emphasis on improving the quality of teaching since the last inspection.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers present new information clearly with strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject vocabulary aids retention and understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Despite facing numerous challenges around recruitment and staffing, leaders' resolve to improve the school has not wavered.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities, including music and leadership opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor reading area and multi-use games area enrich breaktimes.
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Dover Park Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 67% | 51.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 3.56% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 104 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 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 | 68% 3 | 58.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 6.26% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 5 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 6 | 103 | 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 | 71% 33 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 7.26% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 99 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 38% | 53.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.92% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dover Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1