Dovecote School
Details
| Age Range | 5-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | 21 Station Road, Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ |
| URN | 149071 |
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School Census
| Total | 35 |
| Girls/Boys | 19/16 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.3%/45.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/04/2023 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | None |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | None |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | None |
| EBacc average point score | None |
| Progress 8 | None |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |