Dove Bank Primary School
URN: 124089 • Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4AP
Overview
- Name
- Dove Bank Primary School
- URN
- 124089
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Dakin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Off Rutland Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4AP
Summary
Dove Bank Primary School, located in Stoke-on-Trent, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrolment of 164 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school is built around the core values of kindness, aspiration, and resilience, aiming to develop considerate and respectful members of the community.
The curriculum at Dove Bank is designed to be stimulating and engaging, ensuring that learning is both fun and challenging. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in the 21st century. Recent initiatives, such as the involvement of Year 3 and Year 4 pupils in community service at a local food bank, highlight the school's commitment to social responsibility.
Dove Bank Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering strong partnerships that enhance the educational experience for all students. The Headteacher, Sally Dakin, invites parents to visit the school to witness firsthand the supportive and vibrant learning environment.
The curriculum at Dove Bank is designed to be stimulating and engaging, ensuring that learning is both fun and challenging. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in the 21st century. Recent initiatives, such as the involvement of Year 3 and Year 4 pupils in community service at a local food bank, highlight the school's commitment to social responsibility.
Dove Bank Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering strong partnerships that enhance the educational experience for all students. The Headteacher, Sally Dakin, invites parents to visit the school to witness firsthand the supportive and vibrant learning environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's CofE VA Primary School (75.4)
- Excalibur Primary School (75.4)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (75.3)
- Oxhey First School (74.4)
- Knypersley First School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 164
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 21.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 164 | 91 | 73 | 210 | 21.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 164 | 91 | 73 | 210 | 21.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 162 | 82 | 80 | 210 | 17.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 162 | 82 | 80 | 210 | 17.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 167 | 87 | 80 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 174 | 89 | 85 | 210 | 17.80 |
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