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Dovedale Community Primary School
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Dovedale Community Primary School
- Primary
- Liverpool L18 1JX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics well. Younger pupils read, pronounce and write new sounds with confidence
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned an engaging and varied curriculum. It successfully promotes pupils’ enjoyment of learning across a range of subjects
Foundational Skills: Reading is central to the curriculum; staff are highly trained in teaching reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Engaging and ambitious curriculum helps students deepen understanding and achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Careful planning ensures all pupils, including those with SEND, learn same content.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders are still developing assessment and tracking systems in subjects like religious education
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching of mathematics is a strength of the school. By the end of Year 6, pupils’ standards in mathematics are above the national average. The teaching of writing has improved but is not as strong
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are alert to any pupils who are not making expected progress and take actions to get pupils back on track
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is outstanding. Pupils are proud to attend Dovedale Community Primary School
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve very well, particularly in reading and math.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support for pupils struggling in reading boosts confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; positive attitudes towards school rules.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make good progress. Leaders plan provision very carefully to match pupils’ needs
Support for SEND Pupils: Careful curriculum adaptations ensure equal learning opportunities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare and staff quickly deal with any misbehaviour
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s superb mentoring programme lies at the very heart of its ethos. Leaders make sure that pupils lead healthy lives in school
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel accepted and valued, promoting a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very regular in communication and receive detailed and useful information about what their children are learning
Parental Involvement: Staff involve parents in their children’s learning through workshops and ‘stay-and-play’ sessions
Parent Feedback: Parents expressed positive views about school in Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Governors actively involve themselves in aspects of school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy opportunities to take part in a wide range of sports activities and competitions
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders have meticulously planned the use of the outdoor learning area to develop children’s skills and engage their interest
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities such as choir, crochet club, and 'street dance'.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their good subject knowledge to plan effective lessons. Staff have received well-planned training to develop their teaching skills
Impact on Student Progress: There has been a steady improvement in the quality of teaching and learning in writing. Pupils are achieving well in writing
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers and teaching assistants have good subject knowledge. They use language precisely so that pupils develop their learning across the curriculum
Teacher Engagement: Staff develop expertise through high-quality training in reading.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment effectively checks pupil understanding, leading to strong progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Reduced meetings have improved staff morale and well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some classes, teachers do not have high enough expectations of what pupils can achieve in their writing
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About Us
Dovedale Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 835 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 70% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.31% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 96 | 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% 6 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.75% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 74% 2 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 8.47% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 76% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.53% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dovedale Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1