Dovecot Primary School vs Park View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Park View Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Dovecot Primary School Liverpool, North West | Park View Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2268 of 2,286 | #1374 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15625 of 15,697 | #10737 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 192 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 58.7% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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/ | deantrustparkview.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 4.5).
- •Park View Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 25%).
- •Park View Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Park View Academy is the larger school with 375 students compared with 192.
- •Dovecot Primary School is a local authority school while Park View Academy 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 Dovecot Primary School better than Park View Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park View Academy ranks higher (37.4 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 Park View Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecot Primary School: 192. Park View Academy: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecot Primary School and Park View Academy rank in North West?
Dovecot Primary School is 2268th of 2,286 and Park View Academy is 1374th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).