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What is Dowson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dowson Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Dowson Primary Academy located?

Dowson Primary Academy is located in Hyde, Cheshire, North West, SK14 5HU.

What age range does Dowson Primary Academy serve?

Dowson Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Dowson Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Dowson Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Dowson Primary Academy has 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 225 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.4%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected63%Attendance95.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Dowson Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 225 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Dowson Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 72/100

Good surroundings

Air quality42/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Dowson Primary Academy

At Dowson Primary Academy, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.

Attendance at Dowson Primary Academy

Dowson Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Dowson Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Dowson Primary Academy is 11.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Dowson Primary Academy

Dowson Primary Academy has 225 pupils on roll.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Dowson Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Dowson Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dowson Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dowson Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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