Dovecot Primary School vs NexGen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 538 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
NexGen Academy
Liverpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
45 students
| Measure | Dovecot Primary School Liverpool, North West | NexGen Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2268 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #15625 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 192 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 58.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 8.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dovecotprimary.co.uk/ | www.nexgenacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •NexGen Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (5.6 vs 4.5).
- •Dovecot Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 45.
- •Dovecot Primary School is a local authority school while NexGen Academy 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 Dovecot Primary School better than NexGen Academy?
On the Success Index (England), NexGen Academy ranks higher (5.6 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 NexGen Academy?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecot Primary School: 192. NexGen Academy: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecot Primary School and NexGen Academy rank in North West?
Dovecot Primary School is 2268th of 2,286 and NexGen Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).