The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Houseman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dovedale Avenue, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbrook Special School
Special school · 590m away
The Long Eaton School
Secondary · 625m away
Sawley Junior School
Primary · 825m away
Stanton Vale School
Special school · 860m away
Trent College
Independent · 1.3km away
Harrington Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brackenfield Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Wilsthorpe School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dovedale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dovedale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dovedale Primary School?
Dovedale Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dovedale Primary School take?
Dovedale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dovedale Primary School?
Dovedale Primary School is in Nottingham, NG10 3HU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dovedale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dovedale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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