Dove Bank Primary School

About Dove Bank Primary School

Dove Bank Primary School is a small rural community school for pupils aged four to eleven years old. The school is a well-maintained, modern building built in 1982 and extended further in 2004.

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Key Facts

Founded 1982

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 51 responses • 32.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

84.3% positive 13.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

82.3% positive 13.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.2% positive 7.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.4% positive 11.7% negative

My child does well at this school

86.2% positive 11.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 51 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

38.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school, amazing staff!"

We've been at Dove Bank for a few years now and it's honestly one of the best decisions we made. The staff are so supportive and caring, the facilities are excellent and the children are always encouraged to learn and explore. We feel so lucky to be a part of the Dove Bank community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kirsty J

Parent Sep 15, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful for our little ones!"

Our little one started at Dove Bank in Reception and we've been blown away by the care and attention they receive. The outdoor learning environment is fantastic and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. We're thoroughly enjoying our experience here!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Jun 22, 2020

4.0

"Mixed feelings about our experience"

We were at Dove Bank for a few years and had some great experiences, but also some not-so-great ones. The facilities are certainly impressive, but we felt that sometimes the teachers could be a bit too focused on following the curriculum rather than letting the children learn at their own pace. Overall, it was an okay experience for us.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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