Dodford First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fockbury Road Dodford Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 9AW |
| Reference Number | 116670 |
Dodford First School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Staff members are dedicated to the well-being of their students, fostering strong relationships and offering high-quality pastoral care. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, aiming to equip pupils with essential knowledge and skills. Recent changes have improved literacy, particularly through a structured phonics programme, ensuring that pupils become confident readers. However, the school is facing some challenges in effectively implementing the curriculum for mixed-age classes as it progresses into the second year.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 67 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.75%
Girls: 49.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| Unclassified | 6% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning in a supportive environment.
- High expectations for behaviour contribute to a calm classroom atmosphere.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote well-being.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and enriches learning through trips.
- Effective phonics programme helps pupils become confident readers.
- Welcoming and supportive for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of pupil participation in extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Uncertainty remains about teaching mixed-age classes effectively moving forward.
- Subject leaders have not fully evaluated all subjects for potential improvements.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Orchards School
Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QN |
1.08 miles |
|
Millfields First School
Swift Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7BS |
1.73 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DH |
1.76 miles |
|
Meadows First School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH |
1.79 miles |
|
Parkside Middle School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH |
1.83 miles |
|
Catshill Middle School
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JW |
1.87 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic First School
Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7LH |
1.91 miles |
|
Catshill First School
Gibb Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JP |
2.06 miles |
|
Fairfield First School
Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 9LZ |
2.09 miles |
|
Lickey End First School
School Lane, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1JG |
2.34 miles |
|
Charford First School
Charford Road, Charford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NH |
2.42 miles |
|
Finstall First School
Carnforth Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2HS |
2.44 miles |
|
Chaddesley Corbett Endowed Primary School
Nethercroft Meadow, Lower Chaddesley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4QN |
2.62 miles |
|
Aston Fields Middle School
Drummond Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2ET |
2.69 miles |
|
Belbroughton CofE Primary School
Bradford Lane, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9TF |
2.98 miles |
|
Stoke Prior First School
Ryefields Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4ND |
3.15 miles |
|
Blackwell First School
St Catherine's Road, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BN |
3.55 miles |
|
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery
Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8EU |
3.91 miles |
|
Cutnall Green CofE Primary School
School Lane, Cutnall Green, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0PH |
4.08 miles |
|
Wychbold First and Nursery School
School Road, Wychbold, School Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7PU |
4.1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chadsgrove School
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JL |
1.82 miles |
|
Bromsgrove School
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DU |
1.89 miles |
|
North Bromsgrove High School
School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BA |
2.11 miles |
|
South Bromsgrove High
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL |
2.17 miles |
|
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane, Aston fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2EP |
2.8 miles |
|
Lokrum Fields
Copyholt Lane, Stoke Pound, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AY |
3.43 miles |
|
Waseley Hills High School
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL |
4.17 miles |
|
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
Clent Grove, Woodman Lane, Clent, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9PB |
4.87 miles |
|
Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
Heath Lane, Summerfield, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Worcestershire, DY10 4BS |
4.88 miles |