Dovecotes Primary School, based in Wolverhampton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dovecotes Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ryefield, Wolverhampton, WV8 1TX |
| Website: | www.dovecotesprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01902558284 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wolverhampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss T Challenor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151992 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 298 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovecotes Junior School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Infant School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Primary School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Primary School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School Emsworth Crescent , Pendeford WV9 5NR | - not rated | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | - not rated | 529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Wolverhampton Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Coding AEP Limited Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph Convent 24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Centre (Primary PRU) Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.