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Dove House Academy
Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
234
Capacity
220
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges with GCSE results, showing no students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 72% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community despite the academic hurdles. Overall, while the school excels in its Ofsted evaluation, prospective parents may want to consider its academic performance when making a decision.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
82%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child feels safe
79%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child makes good progress
76%
School keeps me informed
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School has high expectations
68%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.27480, -1.08696 · RG21 5SU
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137605
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.dovehouseacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dove House Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dove House Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is Dove House Academy a good school?
Dove House Academy scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dove House Academy?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dove House Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dove House Academy in GCSEs?
Dove House Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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