Dovecotes Primary School

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
AddressRyefield, Pendeford, WV8 1TX
URN104350

School Census

Total 276
Girls/Boys 123/153
Girls/Boys Ratio 44.6%/55.4%
% pupils where English not first language 31.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 129
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
13/06/2023 Good
17/09/2013 Good
Inspection Date 13/06/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 17/09/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9%
Reading106
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard73
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11
Reading105.0
Maths105.0
Reading Progress1.2
Writing Progress2.7
Maths Progress1.9
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard63%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8%
Reading103.0
Maths105.0
Reading Progress0.5
Writing Progress2.9
Maths Progress1.8
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading105
Maths106
Reading Progress0.8
Writing Progress2.6
Maths Progress1.9

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications35
As First Preference21
As second preference4
As third preference1
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers21
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications34
As First Preference21
As second preference6
As third preference3
Total Offers Made21
first preference offers21
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications36
As First Preference22
As second preference1
As third preference6
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers22
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications37
As First Preference27
As second preference5
As third preference1
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers27
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications32
As First Preference20
As second preference7
As third preference2
Total Offers Made32
first preference offers20
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications32
As First Preference24
As second preference4
As third preference2
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers24
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications42
As First Preference30
As second preference2
As third preference6
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications35
As First Preference20
As second preference8
As third preference3
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers20
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications55
As First Preference40
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made42
first preference offers40
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications47
As First Preference35
As second preference5
As third preference4
Total Offers Made37
first preference offers35
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications44
As First Preference29
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made38
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree38%
agree62%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree8%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable77%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree46%
agree46%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know8%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree23%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable54%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree46%
agree54%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree54%
agree31%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know8%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree85%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know15%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree62%
agree31%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin39.7%
african ethnic origin12.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin8.4%
indian ethnic origin8.4%
pakistani ethnic origin6.4%
any other white background ethnic origin6.1%
caribbean ethnic origin4.4%
white and asian ethnic origin3.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin3%
any other black background ethnic origin1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin42%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin10.1%
indian ethnic origin9.1%
african ethnic origin6.9%
pakistani ethnic origin6.2%
any other white background ethnic origin5.4%
white and asian ethnic origin4.3%
caribbean ethnic origin4.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.5%
any other black background ethnic origin2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Aldersley High School

(0.27 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Barnhurst Lane, , WV8 1RT

Palmers Cross Primary School

(0.54 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Windermere Road, , WV6 9DF

St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Emsworth Crescent, , WV9 5NR