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Dogsthorpe Academy
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- Peterborough PE1 4LH
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Based on the inspection date: 21 February 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have made reading a focus for the school, especially since the pandemic. Opportunities for pupils to read are planned throughout the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: In a few areas like reading and PE, teachers deliver the curriculum well, but other subjects show inconsistencies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers are less clear about how to deliver the curriculum as leaders intend, leading to insecure knowledge before new learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify additional support for pupils who struggle to learn to read, helping them become more fluent and accurate readers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders regularly check how well pupils can read, but poor behaviour disrupts overall learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A significant minority disrupts learning; leaders’ expectations of behaviour are not high enough, and there is no shared approach to managing behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with education, health, and care plans is clear, but variable support for others with SEND remains an issue.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and teachers have strong relationships with families and work closely with professionals to support pupils' safety and welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens, but pupils accept it as normal. Safeguarding systems are well understood and followed correctly.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View and during inspections.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through discussions during the inspection, but specifics on broader engagement activities are not detailed.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in sports clubs, gardening club, and trips that prepare them for the world of work.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan activities enabling pupils to build knowledge securely in subjects like reading and PE.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistencies in delivering the curriculum lead to pupils not achieving as well as they should.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders must train subject heads to help teachers effectively deliver the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The trust monitors progress and holds leaders accountable for improvements.
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About Us
Dogsthorpe Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 357 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is an honour for me to serve as the Dogsthorpe Academy's principal. As the deputy headteacher at Dogsthorpe Academy since 2014, I've had the good fortune to witness the school's journey into an academy as a member of the Greenwood Academy trust. The Dogsthorpe Academy serves a multicultural neighbourhood. Our students feel secure and content, and they get along with one another well. Our Academy life skills curriculum complements our well-established programme for training personal and social skills. Our team of dedicated employees offers interesting learning opportunities and experiences. In order for them to feel confident and have a good attitude when they leave us to continue their secondary education, we encourage our students to be independent. With parents and carers, we collaborate closely. We consider parents and other carers to be partners in a child's education and cherish the support they give. If there are any issues, parents and carers are asked to get in touch with the Academy. There are various ways for students to get engaged and contribute to academy life, and we believe in listening to our students. We have a Head Boy and Head Girl, an Academy Council, numerous ambassadors, Sports leaders, and House captains. Children can join groups around lunchtime or after school in a variety of extracurricular activities. If you have any queries or would want to visit, kindly get in touch with the Academy.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 32.5 | 20.2 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 102 |
| 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 | 102 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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 | 49% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.26% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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 | 104 5 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 50% 13 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.45% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 99 1 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 90 | 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 | 37% 2 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.4% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below 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 | 100 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 84 | 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 | 39% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.94% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
32 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dogsthorpe Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1