Dovers Green School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 October 2023

The school has high ambition for all its pupils. The value of 'We're all special, we're all different' is deeply understood in this very inclusive school. Staff have high expectations of pupils. As a result, all pupils achieve well. Pupils in the specially resourced provision, 'Badgers', are well supported by expert staff. Other pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in mainstream classes have an equally positive experience. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Staff make sure that pupils get into good routines quickly. Right from the start of early years, children are curious and enthusiastic learners. They show kindness and acceptance towards each other. The school is a happy, safe and nurturing environment. Pupils know that staff will help them if they have a problem. The school carefully considers the education of the whole child. Pupils love the many exciting activities offered during playtimes, which help develop their physical and social skills well. Older pupils relish taking on important leadership roles, such as the 'playground friends' who support younger pupils with their games. The school's 'passport' shows pupils the wider activities in which they will take part, including singing in front of an audience and travelling to London on a train.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the curriculum is not planned as precisely as it is in the strongest. This leads to variability in what is taught. Some pupils do not achieve as well in these subjects because they do not remember the key knowledge. Leaders at all levels should ensure that the curriculum across all subjects is planned with the same degree of precision as the strongest.

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