Dovelands Primary School
URN: 130927 • Leicester LE3 0TJ
Overview
- Name
- Dovelands Primary School
- URN
- 130927
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenny Slinger (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162857716
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0TJ
Summary
Dovelands Primary School is a community school located in the Western Park area of Leicester, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 537 pupils, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, supported by engaged parents and a dedicated staff.
The curriculum at Dovelands is designed to foster a love for learning and develop moral values, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future. The school is committed to creating exciting and memorable experiences for students, promoting lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. Dovelands is also a UNICEF Rights Respecting school, emphasizing the importance of respect and inclusion within its ethos.
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education, contributing their skills and time to various initiatives. The school values collaboration among staff, pupils, and parents, fostering a supportive atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for all. For more information, visit their website at www.dovelands.leicester.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Dovelands is designed to foster a love for learning and develop moral values, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future. The school is committed to creating exciting and memorable experiences for students, promoting lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. Dovelands is also a UNICEF Rights Respecting school, emphasizing the importance of respect and inclusion within its ethos.
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education, contributing their skills and time to various initiatives. The school values collaboration among staff, pupils, and parents, fostering a supportive atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for all. For more information, visit their website at www.dovelands.leicester.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Newsletter Issue 6- January 2025 (download)
- Newsletter Issue 8- March 25 (download)
- Newsletter Issue 7- February 25 (download)
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- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 525
- Pupils
- 537
- Boys
- 287
- Girls
- 250
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 537 | 287 | 250 | 525 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 546 | 290 | 256 | 525 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 556 | 287 | 269 | 525 | 14.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 556 | 287 | 269 | 525 | 14.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 551 | 278 | 273 | 525 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 553 | 275 | 278 | 525 | 10.00 |
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