Dovelands Primary School

About Dovelands Primary School

Dovelands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 537 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 525 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Dovelands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jenny Slinger, it falls under Leicester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8290th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 68 in Leicester.

Dovelands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 134 applications for 68 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Dovelands Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Dovelands 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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