Dove First School
URN: 124121 • Uttoxeter ST14 5NW
Overview
- Name
- Dove First School
- URN
- 124121
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Gilchrist (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ashbourne Road, Uttoxeter ST14 5NW
Summary
Dove First School, located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, is a community primary school that operates under the Church of England ethos. With a capacity of 100 students, the school is committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The school emphasizes its core Christian values of kindness, perseverance, respect, honesty, self-control, and forgiveness, aiming to provide a strong foundation for personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Dove First School is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on the holistic development of each child. The dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that students feel safe and secure, while also promoting personal development and mental well-being. The school offers a nursery for children from the age of three and provides before and after school care, fostering a strong sense of community involvement.
Dove First School collaborates with St Michael’s Church and shares its facilities with a nearby middle school, enhancing opportunities for students. Parents are encouraged to engage in school life through various events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at Dove First School is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on the holistic development of each child. The dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that students feel safe and secure, while also promoting personal development and mental well-being. The school offers a nursery for children from the age of three and provides before and after school care, fostering a strong sense of community involvement.
Dove First School collaborates with St Michael’s Church and shares its facilities with a nearby middle school, enhancing opportunities for students. Parents are encouraged to engage in school life through various events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
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Nearby alternatives
- Picknalls First School (65.5)
- Picknalls First School (64.9)
- All Saints CofE (C) First School (62.8)
- All Saints CofE Academy Denstone (61.9)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 100 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 100 |
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