Dovedale Primary School vs Firfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovedale Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
Firfield Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
| Measure | Dovedale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Firfield Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,516 | #547 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,697 | #6956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 395 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 14% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovedaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.firfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Firfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 45.7).
- •Dovedale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •Firfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Firfield Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 395.
- •Dovedale Primary School is a academy school while Firfield 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 Dovedale Primary School better than Firfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Firfield Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 45.7 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 Dovedale Primary School and Firfield Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovedale Primary School: 395. Firfield Primary School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovedale Primary School and Firfield Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dovedale Primary School is 737th of 1,516 and Firfield Primary School is 547th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).