Dovecote Primary and Nursery School vs Highbank Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
Highbank Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
250 students
| Measure | Dovecote Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Highbank Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1495 of 1,516 | #683 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15509 of 15,697 | #8490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovecote.nottingham.sch.uk/ | www.highbankpriandnursery.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highbank Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 6.7).
- •Highbank Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 27%).
- •Highbank Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 250.
- •Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Highbank Primary and Nursery 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 Dovecote Primary and Nursery School better than Highbank Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Highbank Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (47.7 vs 6.7 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 Dovecote Primary and Nursery School and Highbank Primary and Nursery School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School: 288. Highbank Primary and Nursery School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecote Primary and Nursery School and Highbank Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is 1495th of 1,516 and Highbank Primary and Nursery School is 683rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).