Dovecot Primary School

URN: 130296 • Liverpool L14 0LH

Overview

Name
Dovecot Primary School
URN
130296
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
36.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Barr (since 2025) , Head teacher
Telephone
01512594065
Website
Visit
Address
Grant Road, Liverpool L14 0LH

Summary

Dovecot Primary School is a community school located in Liverpool, serving a mixed-gender population of 189 pupils, with a capacity for 236. The school prides itself on being inclusive and family-oriented, offering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be safe, happy, and confident. The dedicated staff aim to inspire students through a broad and engaging curriculum that fosters a passion for learning and prepares them for future educational challenges.

The school's mission, "Learning together, growing together," reflects its commitment to providing a rich educational experience that promotes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Dovecot emphasizes the importance of language and communication, equipping children with the vocabulary and skills necessary for success in secondary school and beyond.

Strong relationships with families and the local community are central to Dovecot's ethos, as the school values parental involvement in the educational process. The leadership encourages open communication and invites parents to engage actively in their children's learning journey.

Key details

LA
Liverpool
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
236
Pupils
189
Boys
98
Girls
91
FSM %
64.10
Open date
1995-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 189 98 91 236 64.10
2024-09-11 179 95 84 236 69.50
2023-09-11 174 95 79 236 70.60
2022-09-11 174 95 79 178 70.60
2021-09-11 164 85 79 178 68.70
2020-09-11 154 80 74 178 63.50

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