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Dovelands Primary School
Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.0 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
537
Capacity
525
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its progress in raising higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.6%
White Other11.9%
Asian Indian11.4%
Black African8.4%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.63292, -1.16524 · LE3 0TJ
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN130927
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dovelands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dovelands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2016.
Is Dovelands Primary School a good school?
Dovelands Primary School scores 38.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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