Dovelands Primary School vs Fullhurst Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovelands Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
534 students
Fullhurst Community College
Leicester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,441 students
| Measure | Dovelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Fullhurst Community College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #895 of 1,516 | #248 of 329 |
| National rank | #10234 of 15,697 | #3090 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 534 | 1,441 |
| Pupils on roll | 534 | 1,441 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovelands.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.fullhurst.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dovelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 27.4).
- •Fullhurst Community College is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 534.
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 Dovelands Primary School better than Fullhurst Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Dovelands Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 27.4 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 Dovelands Primary School and Fullhurst Community College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovelands Primary School: 534. Fullhurst Community College: 1,441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovelands Primary School and Fullhurst Community College rank in East Midlands?
Dovelands Primary School is 895th of 1,516 and Fullhurst Community College is 248th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).