Dovecot Primary School vs Malvern Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 964 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovecot Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
192 students
Malvern Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
486 students
| Measure | Dovecot Primary School Liverpool, North West | Malvern Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2268 of 2,286 | #238 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15625 of 15,697 | #1853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 192 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 58.7% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dovecotprimary.co.uk/ | www.malvernprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malvern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 4.5).
- •Malvern Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 25%).
- •Malvern Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Malvern Primary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 192.
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 Dovecot Primary School better than Malvern Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern Primary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 4.5 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 Dovecot Primary School and Malvern Primary School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecot Primary School: 192. Malvern Primary School: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecot Primary School and Malvern Primary School rank in North West?
Dovecot Primary School is 2268th of 2,286 and Malvern Primary School is 238th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).