Dovedale Primary School vs Trent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Trent College
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
990 students
| Measure | Dovedale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Trent College Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 1,516 | #99 of 329 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,697 | #1176 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 395 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.9 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovedaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.trentschools.net/ |
The verdict
- •Trent College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 45.7).
- •Trent College is the larger school with 990 students compared with 395.
- •Dovedale Primary School is a academy school while Trent College is a independent 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 Trent College?
On the Success Index (England), Trent College ranks higher (66.6 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 Trent College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovedale Primary School: 395. Trent College: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovedale Primary School and Trent College rank in East Midlands?
Dovedale Primary School is 737th of 1,516 and Trent College is 99th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).