Dover Park Primary School
Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN · Isle of Wight · primary school
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3rd of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight we can score, 36 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,483 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dover Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Cookery, and Bikability clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Cookery club? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 6 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Dover Park Primary School
Overview
Dover Park Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their "kind and friendly" environment. Leaders and staff share an "ambitious vision," ensuring high expectations for learning and behaviour that result in a "happy atmosphere" where children feel safe and behave exceptionally well.
Strengths
- Pupils "work hard, achieve well, and participate with enthusiasm," demonstrating thoughtful and caring relationships with peers and staff.
- There is a "strong reading culture" starting from Reception, with staff well-trained in phonics, enabling pupils to read with "increasing fluency and enjoyment."
- Mathematics teaching is particularly effective, with a focus on "problem-solving and reasoning" that ensures pupils become "confident mathematicians."
- The school provides clear support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, fostering a "genuine sense of inclusion" so all access the full curriculum.
- Pupils develop confidence through leadership roles, such as the school council and "Junior Travel Ambassadors," while also showing respect for diversity.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, recent curriculum changes are "not yet embedded," meaning pupils do not have the same depth of knowledge as in other areas.
- Subject leaders do not fully know the impact of these new curriculum changes, so the school must check their effectiveness to address any gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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