Dovedale Primary School vs Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 22 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
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Dovedale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Sileby Redlands Community Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,516 | #168 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,697 | #2528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| 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 | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovedaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.redlands.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sileby Redlands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 45.7).
- •Sileby Redlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 65%).
- •Sileby Redlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Dovedale Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 394.
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 Sileby Redlands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sileby Redlands Community Primary School ranks higher (77.7 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 Sileby Redlands Community Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovedale Primary School: 395. Sileby Redlands Community Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovedale Primary School and Sileby Redlands Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dovedale Primary School is 737th of 1,516 and Sileby Redlands Community Primary School is 168th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).