Dovedale Primary School vs Sawley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 825 m 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
Sawley Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
| Measure | Dovedale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Sawley Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,516 | #832 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,697 | #9739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 395 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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.dovedaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.sawleyjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dovedale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 41.9).
- •Dovedale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •Sawley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •Dovedale Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 295.
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 Sawley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dovedale Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 41.9 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 Sawley Junior School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovedale Primary School: 395. Sawley Junior School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovedale Primary School and Sawley Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Dovedale Primary School is 737th of 1,516 and Sawley Junior School is 832nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).