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Dogsthorpe Academy
Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4LH, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.7 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, though only 45% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. Overall, while the school performs better than 88% of UK schools in expected standards, there are notable challenges in achieving higher academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School keeps me informed
60%
School supports development
60%
School has high expectations
60%
Progress is communicated
60%
Behaviour is good
50%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.5%
White Other24.8%
Asian Pakistani14.0%
Mixed Other5.8%
Other3.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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52.59500, -0.23237 · PE1 4LH
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN141124
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dogsthorpeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Dogsthorpe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dogsthorpe Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Dogsthorpe Academy a good school?
Dogsthorpe Academy scores 11.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Dogsthorpe Academy?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dogsthorpe Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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