SchoolScoresDosthill Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
High Street, Dosthill, Tamworth, B77 1LQ
01827 214930 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Tamworth comparisons use the 23 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Tamworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 17th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tamworth. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Tamworth figures pool parents at the Tamworth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
79 pupils in this year group.
66% — 3 points above the Staffordshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 70 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 66 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 38th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 41 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 34 state primary schools in Tamworth. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Heathfields Infant Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Wilnecote Junior Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Two Gates Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bird's Bush Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millfield Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Three Peaks Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakhill Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dosthill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Dosthill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dosthill Primary School?
85% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dosthill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dosthill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Dosthill Primary School as their first choice for 70 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 66 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145414.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.