Is Dover Park Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 6th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dover Park Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Dover Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dover Park Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Dover Park Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dover Park Primary School

Dover Street, Ryde, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN

Local ranking6th of 35 primary schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 207
Boys: 113 (55%)
Girls: 91 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (97% full)
SEND: 18.4%
FSM Eligible: 30.9%
EAL: 7.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 13.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,223/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.8%
White Other: 2.9%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%

88.8%

White British

2.9%

White Other

2.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01983562617

office@doverparkpri.iow.sch.uk

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Dover Street

Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118179
UKPRN: 10073368
Establishment No.: 2042

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