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Dovecote Primary and Nursery School

Greencroft, Nottingham, NG11 8EY

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Nottingham where 27% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

314

Ages

3-11

FSM

47.4%

Capacity

370

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

50.0%

Writing

60.0%

Maths

33.0%

RWM Combined

27.0%

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About Dovecote Primary and Nursery School

Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 21 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 314 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Greencroft, Nottingham, NG11 8EY | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dovecote Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Requires improvement
Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dovecote Primary and Nursery School

What is Dovecote Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Dovecote Primary and Nursery School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Dovecote Primary and Nursery School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 21 responses): 67% of parents would recommend Dovecote Primary and Nursery School.

What are Dovecote Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

Dovecote Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Dovecote Primary and Nursery School located?

Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG11 8EY).

How many pupils attend Dovecote Primary and Nursery School?

Dovecote Primary and Nursery School has around 314 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dovecote Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

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