Dovedale Community Primary School, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dovedale is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils are proud to learn. The school combines excellent teaching with a rich curriculum that connects subjects in meaningful ways, alongside an impressive range of clubs and activities that develop the whole child. Leaders prioritize wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - thrive and are well prepared for the future.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge over time with meaningful connections between subjects
- Exceptional behavior and attendance with a calm, orderly school environment
- Highly effective inclusion and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Impressive range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities
- Strong pastoral support and focus on pupils' wellbeing and broader personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics attainment has not been as high as other subjects, though leaders are working to improve this
- Early years staff occasionally miss opportunities to draw children into purposeful conversation or play quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Philosophy club, choir, cheerleading, forest area activities, outdoor learning, museum visits, places of worship visits
Dovedale Community Primary School is a highly effective school with strong leadership that creates a positive, inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school excels in curriculum design, pupil behavior, and personal development, with particular strengths in reading and inclusion support.
At a Glance
8.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
25
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
839 pupils
840 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
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Admissions Demand - Liverpool
Places available
6,140
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Primary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.25655%
Overall absence
4.93151%
Persistent absence
730
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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