Dover Park Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 43 of its 204 pupils (21.1%) were getting SEN support and 13 (6.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 204 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Isle of Wight.
21.1% get SEN support
43 of 204 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
6.4% have an EHC plan
13 of 204 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication14
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 204 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mr JONATHAN KIRBY
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Isle of Wight
- School reference (URN)
- 118179
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Isle of Wight council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2018; school remains Good (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Dover Street, Ryde, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Greenmount Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.3 miles
- Forest Edge School Independent · Ages 11–14 · Ofsted: Good 4.5 miles
- Oarsome Chance Independent · Ages 16–19 5.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 23.6%, EHC plans 5.5% 0.4 miles
- Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 30.8%, EHC plans 9.7% 0.6 miles
- Lift Ryde Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 20.5%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Isle of Wight SEND schools in Isle of Wight
Questions about Dover Park Primary School
How many pupils at Dover Park Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 43 of the 204 pupils (21.1%) were getting SEN support and 13 (6.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Dover Park Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (14 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Dover Park Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Dover Park Primary School?
Through Isle of Wight council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Dover Park Primary School?
You can ask for Dover Park Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Dover Park Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Greenmount Primary School, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is Dover Park Primary School?
Dover Street, Ryde, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN, in Isle of Wight.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.