Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
URN: 134841 • Nottingham NG11 8EY
Overview
- Name
- Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 134841
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Guy-Clark (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01159152953
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greencroft, Nottingham NG11 8EY
Summary
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a mixed community school located in Clifton, Nottingham, with a current enrolment of 314 pupils and a capacity of 370. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Dovecote has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and emphasizes the importance of safety, trust, and positive relationships within its community.
The curriculum at Dovecote is designed to prepare children for lifelong learning, offering a rich and engaging experience that goes beyond the National Curriculum requirements. It focuses on developing essential knowledge, skills, and understanding while promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Life skills and well-being are integral components, ensuring that pupils are well-equipped to navigate the diverse world around them.
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging meaningful engagement with local residents and families. The school values inclusivity and aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its pupils, preparing them to become confident and responsible citizens. Admissions for September 2025 are currently open.
The curriculum at Dovecote is designed to prepare children for lifelong learning, offering a rich and engaging experience that goes beyond the National Curriculum requirements. It focuses on developing essential knowledge, skills, and understanding while promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Life skills and well-being are integral components, ensuring that pupils are well-equipped to navigate the diverse world around them.
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging meaningful engagement with local residents and families. The school values inclusivity and aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its pupils, preparing them to become confident and responsible citizens. Admissions for September 2025 are currently open.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 370
- Pupils
- 314
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 144
- FSM %
- 47.40
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 314 | 170 | 144 | 370 | 47.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 361 | 191 | 170 | 420 | 48.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 370 | 187 | 183 | 420 | 49.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 370 | 187 | 183 | 420 | 49.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 392 | 200 | 192 | 420 | 44.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 413 | 211 | 202 | 420 | 33.90 |
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