Dovelands Primary School vs Inglehurst Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 974 m 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
Inglehurst Infant School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
228 students
| Measure | Dovelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Inglehurst Infant School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #895 of 1,516 | #973 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10234 of 15,697 | #10930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 534 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 534 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovelands.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.inglehurstinfants.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dovelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 36.5).
- •Dovelands Primary School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 228.
- •Dovelands Primary School is a local authority school while Inglehurst Infant School is a academy 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 Dovelands Primary School better than Inglehurst Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Dovelands Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 36.5 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 Inglehurst Infant School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovelands Primary School: 534. Inglehurst Infant School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovelands Primary School and Inglehurst Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Dovelands Primary School is 895th of 1,516 and Inglehurst Infant School is 973rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).