Dovedale Primary School vs St Laurence CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
| Measure | Dovedale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Laurence CofE Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,516 | #1037 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,697 | #11410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 61.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.st-laurence.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dovedale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 34.1).
- •Dovedale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •St Laurence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Dovedale Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 171.
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 St Laurence CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dovedale Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 34.1 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 St Laurence CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovedale Primary School: 395. St Laurence CofE Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovedale Primary School and St Laurence CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dovedale Primary School is 737th of 1,516 and St Laurence CofE Primary School is 1037th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).