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Dovedale Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dovedale Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 401 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

401

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Dovedale Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dovedale Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Dovedale Primary School — School Information

Full address
Dovedale Avenue, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3HU
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
15% of pupils
DfE URN
141540

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If Dovedale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dovedale Primary School

Is Dovedale Primary School oversubscribed?

Dovedale Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dovedale Primary School?

Admission to Dovedale Primary School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dovedale Primary School cover?

Dovedale Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dovedale Primary School?

Dovedale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.