The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 838
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Nik Smith (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Primary · 348m away
Liverpool College
All-through · Grammar · 583m away
The Blue Coat School
Secondary · 864m away
Calderstones School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Carleton House Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dovedale Community Primary School?
Dovedale Community Primary School currently has 838 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dovedale Community Primary School take?
Dovedale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dovedale Community Primary School?
Dovedale Community Primary School is in Liverpool, L18 1JX, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dovedale Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dovedale Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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