The Dolphin School

Details

Age Range	4-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Bristol, City of
Address	25a Bath Buildings, BS6 5PT
School Website	www.dolphinschoolbristol.org/
Telephone	1179240517
URN	138377

School Census

Total	223
Girls/Boys	139/84
Girls/Boys Ratio	62.3%/37.7%
% pupils where English not first language	65.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	91
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	15.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
01/11/2023	Requires improvement
22/02/2018	Good

Inspection Date	01/11/2023
Quality of Education	Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	22/02/2018
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
01 November 2023	School inspection: Requires Improvement	View
22 February 2018	Full inspection: Good	View
08 July 2014	Full inspection: Good	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	50%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	4%
Reading	103
Maths	103
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	40
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	6
Reading	104
Maths	100
Reading Progress	-1.3
Writing Progress	-1.9
Maths Progress	-4.5

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10%
Reading	107
Maths	106
Reading Progress	2.2
Writing Progress	1.3
Maths Progress	0.7

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	-
Reading	-
Maths	-
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	63
As First Preference	28
As second preference	14
As third preference	21

Total Offers Made	29
first preference offers	28
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	72
As First Preference	23
As second preference	31
As third preference	18

Total Offers Made	27
first preference offers	23
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	55
As First Preference	15
As second preference	20
As third preference	20

Total Offers Made	21
first preference offers	15
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	2

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	90
As First Preference	32
As second preference	28
As third preference	30

Total Offers Made	33
first preference offers	32
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	85
As First Preference	41
As second preference	25
As third preference	19

Total Offers Made	42
first preference offers	41
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	111
As First Preference	39
As second preference	29
As third preference	43

Total Offers Made	42
first preference offers	39
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	91
As First Preference	36
As second preference	30
As third preference	25

Total Offers Made	44
first preference offers	36
second preference offers	7
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	137
As First Preference	49
As second preference	43
As third preference	45

Total Offers Made	54
first preference offers	49
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.02%
Total Applications	138
As First Preference	54
As second preference	45
As third preference	39

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	53
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	4

First preference v Offers	1.02%
Total Applications	149
As First Preference	48
As second preference	53
As third preference	46

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	47
second preference offers	10
third preference offers	3

First preference v Offers	1.31%
Total Applications	81
As First Preference	67
As second preference	10
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	51
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	31%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	12%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	47%
agree	17%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	17%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	33%
agree	28%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	14%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	12%
agree	10%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	12%
don't know	16%
not applicable	34%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	48%
agree	24%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	24%
agree	22%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	17%
don't know	7%
not applicable	22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	24%
no	76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	29%
agree	43%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	14%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	29%
agree	31%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	26%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	38%
agree	33%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	16%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	41%
agree	33%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	12%
don't know	9%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	31%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	12%
don't know	12%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	26%
agree	43%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	16%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	33%
agree	26%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	19%
don't know	12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	62%
no	38%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
african ethnic origin	30.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	13.9%
white british ethnic origin	9.6%
pakistani ethnic origin	9.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	8.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	4.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	4.3%
caribbean ethnic origin	4.3%
indian ethnic origin	2.9%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.9%
any other black background ethnic origin	1.9%
chinese ethnic origin	1%

time period	2022-23
african ethnic origin	27.8%
white british ethnic origin	17.5%
pakistani ethnic origin	11.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	9.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	8.1%
any other white background ethnic origin	4.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	4%
caribbean ethnic origin	4%
indian ethnic origin	3.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	3.1%
white and black african ethnic origin	2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.2%