Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | 106 Northcote Road Battersea London SW11 6QW |
| Reference Number | 101084 |
Dolphin School (incorporating Noah’s Ark Nursery Schools) is an independent primary school that successfully meets its aims and provides a good quality of education for its diverse student population. The strong leadership and support from parents contribute to an environment where pupils excel academically and personally. With an outstanding curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects and enrichment activities, the school effectively prepares pupils for the next stages of their education while promoting character development grounded in Christian values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.2%
Girls: 52.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Feb 2011 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
- Excellent relationships between teachers and pupils
- High-quality teaching with significant improvements in creative writing
- Strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- Outstanding welfare, health, and safety measures
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Rich opportunities for extracurricular activities and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Need to complete the mapping of ICT use in schemes of work
- Quality of questioning in some lessons could be improved
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