Damers First School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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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

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 3 October 2017
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Liscombe Street

Poundbury

Dorchester, DT13DF
Phone: 1305264924
Website: damers.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 147559
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF
Website: http://www.damers.dorset.sch.uk/
Age range: 4-9
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 600 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 494
Free School Meals: 21.7% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 6.7% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.3%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 9.8%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 9.8 (7.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 27 pupils; Good
Pupils per Year Group: 82; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 494 pupils; 4-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Brave, Unique, Caring and Kind, All Learning Together."

Respect Kindness Equality Courage Resilience Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Head of School Louise Greenham; emphasises the school’s vision 'Brave, Unique, Caring and Kind' and six values (Respect, Kindness, Equality, Courage, Resilience, Honesty); describes a values-led, inclusive community within the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust.

Facilities

Copper Base

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum Focus on sustainability and community woven through the curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes