Dove Bank Primary School
Nuneaton, CV13 0QJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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109th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 2,651 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dove Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Rugby Tournament, Multi-sport Event, Athletics Competition, Dodgeball Competition, Winter Festival, Orienteering Competition, Football Tournament, and Easter Sports Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 149 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How are the various sports competitions organised for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Dove Bank Primary School
Overview
Dove Bank Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a “beacon of friendship” with a “family feel,” where pupils are motivated and achieve well. Leaders and staff are effective, and the curriculum is well-designed to secure pupils’ understanding.
Strengths
- The school fosters a positive ethos where pupils demonstrate “mutual respect” and classrooms are “calm and studious places to learn.”
- The curriculum is “well-designed” and taught effectively, helping pupils “secure their understanding” and recall knowledge across subjects.
- Reading is taught well, with effective phonics strategies ensuring pupils develop “reading fluency” and enjoy learning to read.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early, learn alongside peers, and “achieve well.”
- Leaders are effective, and the school’s engagement with the wider community is “particularly effective,” with many parents recommending the school.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils consistently use and apply new vocabulary accurately to explain their learning and deepen understanding.
- The school should continue to improve the attendance of pupils who are absent too frequently, causing gaps in their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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