Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Dovelands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 371 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
645 students
Dovelands Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
534 students
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Dovelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #906 of 1,516 | #895 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10317 of 15,697 | #10234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 645 | 534 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 534 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | www.ctkleicester.co.uk | www.dovelands.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.2 vs 39.6).
- •Dovelands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 534.
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Dovelands Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy and Dovelands Primary School?
About 371 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy: 645. Dovelands Primary School: 534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy and Dovelands Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is 906th of 1,516 and Dovelands Primary School is 895th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).