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title: "Ofsted"
url: "https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/ofsted"
school: "Dove Bank Primary School"
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# Ofsted

## Ofsted

Our most recent inspection was 15th and 16th September 2026. The full report is attached below, but to give you a flavour of the report, here is a summary:

We are absolutely delighted to share, and celebrate, the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection. Dove Bank Primary School has been recognised as a strong standard in Attendance and Behaviour, Early Years, Inclusion, Leadership and Governance, and Personal Development and Wellbeing, with safeguarding judged to be fully effective. We achieved the expected standard in Curriculum and Teaching and Achievement. Inspectors highlighted our caring and inclusive culture, the strength of our early years provision, the positive relationships across the school, and our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and able to succeed.

The report reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment of our pupils, staff, governors, trustees, and families. We are particularly proud that inspectors recognised how our values of Kindness, Aspiration and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do and how they help pupils feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

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 Ofsted Inspection Report 15th September 2026  246 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/dove-bank-primary-school/files/documents/10464801_-_Dove_Bank_Primary_School_-_150051_Final_(1).pdf)

### Our School

- [Headteacher's Welcome](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/headteacher-s-welcome)
- [Our Vision & Values](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/our-vision-values)
- [Sustainability](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/our-vision-values/sustainability)
- [Our Staff](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/our-staff)
- [Safeguarding](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/safeguarding)
- [Policies](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/policies)
- [Pupil Premium](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/pupil-premium)
- [SEND](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/send)
- [Attendance](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/attendance)
- [Mental Health](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/mental-health)
- [Ofsted](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/ofsted)
- [School Performance & Results](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/school-performance-results)
- [Local Governing Board](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/local-governing-board)
- [Trust Status](https://dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/trust-status)
- [Current Vacancies](https://mynewterm.com/school/Dove-Bank-Primary-School/150051)

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  **Dove Bank Primary School**
 Rutland Road
Kidsgrove
ST7 4AP

Tel: 01782 898015
Email: office@dovebank.staffs.sch.uk

Headteacher – Sally Dakin

SEND Coordinator - Greer Amison

Safeguarding Lead - Sally Dakin

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