Dovecot Primary School
Liverpool, L14 0LH · Liverpool · primary school
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103rd of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 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 — 0.3/10 against 692 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Dovecot Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 plan to raise attainment in maths to match national expectations? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 inspection? How do the wraparound clubs support pupils during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Dovecot Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel happy and cared for within the ‘Dovecot family’, benefiting from warm relationships and a strong sense of belonging. However, the quality of education requires improvement due to historically low expectations and inconsistent curriculum planning, which has negatively affected some pupils’ achievement. While leadership is now more settled and attendance has improved, higher expectations are not yet embedded across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and champion each other to ‘learn and grow together’, creating a ‘safe haven’.
- The teaching of reading is a success, with most pupils reading fluently by the end of key stage 1 thanks to a ‘carefully constructed phonics programme’.
- Personal development is ‘well thought out’, helping pupils become ‘responsible citizens’ through charity work and enrichment activities.
- Attendance has ‘significantly improved’ following focused efforts by leaders and governors.
- Staff feel valued, and relationships between adults and pupils are ‘warm and respectful’.
Areas to improve
- The school must finalise curriculum thinking so teachers have clear guidance on essential content and the order in which pupils should learn it.
- Assessment strategies need improvement to identify gaps in knowledge and misconceptions, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers must maintain consistently high expectations of achievement and model accurate written communication to prevent underachievement.
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 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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