All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
About All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Dovercourt is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 192 pupils against a capacity of 210. That leaves a small buffer of 18 places, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 41 applications for just 17 places, with 16 of those offers going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.41, meaning more than two families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.8%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Headteacher Samantha Moseley leads a Church of England school in the Tendring borough of Essex, and the school's religious character may appeal to local families seeking a faith-based education within the state system.
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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