Stower Provost Community School

A requires improvement community school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stower Provost Community School.

Gillingham, SP85LX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodville Stour Provost
Gillingham, SP85LX
Phone
1747838370
Website
stowerprovost.dorset.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113674
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, SP8 5LX
Website
http://www.stowerprovost.dorset.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
146 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
90
Free School Meals
17.8% (16 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.2 (11.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.5 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 104.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Stower Provost Community School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 105.0
2024 100.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
90 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we grow"

Respectful, tolerant, kind and forgiving Resourceful, Resilient and Responsible Leaders and Learners

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Hockey Rugby Running Cricket Athletics Tennis Netball Swimming Dance Gymnastics Orienteering

Facilities

Large playing fields Full-size football pitch Sports running track Rounders pitch Tennis court Climbing wall Netball court Sandpit Outdoor classroom Pergola shaded quiet area Adventure playground Wind turbine Photovoltaic cells Air source heat pumps for swimming pool Biomass boilers Outdoor swimming pool Forest school / conservation area School garden / vegetable patch Raised stage with bleachers

Curriculum Highlights

English Phonics – Read Write Inc. Mathematics Science History Geography Computing Art & Design Design Technology Music Physical Education Religious Education PSHE Languages Early Years Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club

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