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Dove Bank Primary School
Off Rutland Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AP, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in the expected levels of reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction appears to be a positive aspect, contributing to a supportive learning environment for the 178 pupils aged 2 to 11.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.09015, -2.23634 · ST7 4AP
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN150051
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dove Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dove Bank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is Dove Bank Primary School a good school?
Dove Bank Primary School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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