Dixie Grammar School vs Dove Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixie Grammar School
Nuneaton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
462 students
Dove Bank Primary School
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | Dixie Grammar School Nuneaton, East Midlands | Dove Bank Primary School Nuneaton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 329 | #898 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4014 of 4,090 | #10257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 462 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 149 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dixie.org.uk | www.dovebankprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dove Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 7.2).
- •Dixie Grammar School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 149.
- •Dixie Grammar School is a independent school while Dove Bank Primary School is a academy 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 Dixie Grammar School better than Dove Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dove Bank Primary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 7.2 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 Dixie Grammar School and Dove Bank Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixie Grammar School: 462. Dove Bank Primary School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixie Grammar School and Dove Bank Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dixie Grammar School is 323rd of 329 and Dove Bank Primary School is 898th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).