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Dove House Academy

Sutton Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5SU

Academy special converter · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Sept 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

4.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

4.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

4.8

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	5.7	46.4
2024/25	4.8	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.34	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.13

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Vyne Community School

0.18 km away · Community school

Good

Chiltern Way Academy Austen

0.94 km away · Free schools special

Requires improvement

Basingstoke College of Technology

1.39 km away · Further education

Everest Community Academy

1.4 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

The Costello School

1.54 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About Dove House Academy

Dove House Academy is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 71 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.8. The school has around 234 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Sutton Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5SU | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dove House Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Sept 2019 — Outstanding
May 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dove House Academy

What is Dove House Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dove House Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Dove House Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 71 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Dove House Academy.

What are Dove House Academy's latest exam results?

Dove House Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Dove House Academy located?

Dove House Academy is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire (RG21 5SU).

How many pupils attend Dove House Academy?

Dove House Academy has around 234 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dove House Academy with other schools?

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