Dovedale Primary School

About Dovedale Primary School

Dovedale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Erewash community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 401 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Dovedale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Houseman, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6221st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 25 in Erewash.

Dovedale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 49 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Dovedale Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Netball, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Erewash, Dovedale Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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