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What is Dovedale Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Dovedale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Dovedale Primary School located?

Dovedale Primary School is located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG10 3HU.

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Dovedale Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Dovedale Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Dovedale Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Dovedale Primary School has 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 195 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 3.3%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected64%Attendance95.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Dovedale Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 195 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Dovedale Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 50/100

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Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Dovedale Primary School

At Dovedale Primary School, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths.

Attendance at Dovedale Primary School

Dovedale Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Dovedale Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Dovedale Primary School is 3.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Dovedale Primary School

Dovedale Primary School has 195 pupils on roll.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Dovedale Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Dovedale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dovedale Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dovedale Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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