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Dove CofE Academy

East Staffordshire, ST14 5PBPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Dove CofE Academy

Dove CofE Academy is a small Church of England primary school in East Staffordshire, currently operating well below its capacity with 96 pupils against a maximum of 150. That spare capacity is notable because the school is actually oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: it received 25 applications for 21 places, with 19 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio of 1.19 suggests a modest but genuine local demand, particularly from families who want a faith-based setting for their children from age three up to nine. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.6%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 13% but still within a typical range for a mixed-intake state school. The school’s nursery provision means it draws families in from the earliest stage, and the combination of a Church of England character with a relatively small roll gives it a distinct feel compared to larger local primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAshbourne Road, Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, ST14 5PB
HeadteacherJacqui Brian
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils96
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity96 / 150 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballSwimmingAthleticsCross CountryFootballTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: dove.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Dove CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.