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Dovecotes Primary School
Ryefield, Dovecotes Estate, Pendeford, Wolverhampton WV8 1TX
Dovecotes Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Wolverhampton). It has about 300 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all excellent.
Progress: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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