Braunstone Community Primary School vs Dovelands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braunstone Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Dovelands Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
534 students
| Measure | Braunstone Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Dovelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #818 of 1,516 | #895 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9626 of 15,697 | #10234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 534 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 534 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | braunstone.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.dovelands.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Braunstone Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 39.6).
- •Braunstone Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 63%).
- •Dovelands Primary School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 429.
- •Braunstone Community Primary School is a academy school while Dovelands Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Braunstone Community Primary School better than Dovelands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Braunstone Community Primary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Braunstone Community Primary School and Dovelands Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braunstone Community Primary School: 429. Dovelands Primary School: 534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braunstone Community Primary School and Dovelands Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Braunstone Community Primary School is 818th of 1,516 and Dovelands Primary School is 895th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).