The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mr JONATHAN KIRBY (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Dover Street, Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dover Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dover Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dover Park Primary School?
Dover Park Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dover Park Primary School take?
Dover Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dover Park Primary School?
Dover Park Primary School is in Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dover Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dover Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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