Compare Dove CofE Academy and Picknalls First School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Dove CofE Academy (Primary) in Uttoxeter; Picknalls First School (Primary) in Uttoxeter; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Uttoxeter — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dove CofE Academy, Picknalls First School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The lowest is 2 (Dove CofE Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Staffordshire University Academies Trust, INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED and THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY.

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Attribute	Dove CofE Academy ST14 5PB	Picknalls First School ST14 7QL	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ST14 7JX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 5PB	Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7QL	Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7JX
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Apr 2024	2 23 Feb 2020	1 8 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	150	301	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire University Academies Trust	INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED	THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Website	www.dove.staffs.sch.uk	picknalls.com	www.st-josephs-uttoxeter.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01889590203	01889228700	01889562702
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dove CofE Academy

ST14 5PB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 5PB
Ofsted: 2 17 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire University Academies Trust
Website: www.dove.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01889590203

Picknalls First School

ST14 7QL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 7QL
Ofsted: 2 23 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Website: picknalls.com
Telephone: 01889228700

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

ST14 7JX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 7JX
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Website: www.st-josephs-uttoxeter.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01889562702

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.