How many pupils does Dove House Academy have?

Dove House Academy has 234 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dove House Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dove House Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 September 2019).

How does Dove House Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dove House Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.6 in 2025/26.

Is Dove House Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dove House Academy is part of SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Dove House Academy?

Dove House Academy is located at Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU.

Dove House Academy

Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU

Outstanding

Inspected 24 September 2019

Outstanding

Ofsted

4.6

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

234

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Dove House Academy

Dove House Academy is an academy special converter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 234 pupils on roll. It is part of SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 September 2019) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.6 (2025/26). 48.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 234 / 220 (106%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 September 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

48.3%

Free school meals

5.5%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%

Overall absence

22.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

31.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.3 vs 2023/24

9.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

31.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

£48,060

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,632 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£20,577

Spend per pupil

£22,103

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU
Phone: 01256351555
Headteacher: Maarit Eben-Aimine
Website: www.dovehouseacademy.com

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dove House Academy?: Dove House Academy is an academy special converter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Dove House Academy have?: Dove House Academy has 234 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dove House Academy's Ofsted rating?: Dove House Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 September 2019).
How does Dove House Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dove House Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.6 in 2025/26.
Is Dove House Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dove House Academy is part of SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Dove House Academy?: Dove House Academy is located at Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU.

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