Dovecote Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11314 pupils

Greencroft, NG11 8EYWebsite01159152953

Inspected314 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils314

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils314

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

314 / 370 (85%)

Avg Class Size

~39*

Head Teacher

Mrs Ruth Guy-Clark

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 46%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

Avg 87%

7.4%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.4%vs 7.0% avg

Would recommend

70%vs 87% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support20.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health44 pupils (64%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (13%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (7%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (3%)

Other2 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)16

Teaching assistants (FTE)18

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils314

Free school meals43.9%

English as additional language24.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British59.9%

Asian Other9.9%

Black African6.7%

Mixed Other4.5%

Other4.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.9%

Indian2.5%

White Other2.2%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Black Other1.6%

Pakistani1.3%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Traveller Irish0.6%

Unclassified0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Bangladeshi0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

21 responses

Safe★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Informed70.0%

Good behaviour60.0%

Well led60.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,875

total expenditure per pupil

£-525 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,001

Support staff£1,690

Premises£401

Energy£161

Learning resources£230

Income per pupil£7,165

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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