Dovecot Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dovecot Primary School.

Liverpool, L140LH Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
6 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grant Road
Liverpool, L140LH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130296
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Grant Road, Liverpool, L14 0LH
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
179
Free School Meals
71.0% (127 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 103.0
2023 97.0 96.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
179 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+7.5 per year)

Up 7.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together, growing together"

Engagement Creativity Motivation

Religious Education is taught and assessed in line with the locally Agreed Syllabus. The school uses British Values to deepen understanding of life in modern Britain.

Head Teacher's Message

We are a happy, inclusive and family orientated one-form entry school with a Nursery class.

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible building Car park with 2 disabled parking bays

Curriculum Highlights

British Values English Mathematics Science Early Years Foundation Stage Geography History Physical Education Music Design and Technology Computing Art & Design PSHE Religious Education Spanish

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

We use a wide range of support strategies to meet the needs of individuals, including pupils working in smaller groups and having additional (adult) support.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are completed online via the local authority. In-year admissions inquiries should contact the main office; information about applying for Reception and Year 7 and the local authority guidance can be found through the Liverpool City Council admissions process.

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