Located in Peterborough, Dogsthorpe Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dogsthorpe Infant School currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 47.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.8%. other white pupils make up about 24.4% , followed by pakistani at 17.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Central Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4LH |
| Website: | https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01733566849 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Waters |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147808 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/02/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 242 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.80% | 77 |
| Other White | 24.40% | 59 |
| Pakistani | 17.40% | 42 |
| African | 5.80% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 5.80% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Junior School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Academy Scalford Drive , PE1 4TR | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mansfield School Western Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4HX | - not rated | 533 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 965 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Community College Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.