Dovelands Primary School Catchment Area
Dovelands Primary School is a community primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 537 pupils, and a capacity of 525 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
537
Pupils
525
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Dovelands Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Dovelands Primary School is set by Leicester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →Dovelands Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TJ
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130927
Other Primary Schools in Leicester
If Dovelands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
The Latimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE7 7AW
Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0BB
Barwell Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 8HG
Newbold Verdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 9NG
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE8 4FE
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0GT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dovelands Primary School
Is Dovelands Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dovelands Primary School currently has 537 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 525 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dovelands Primary School? ▾
Admission to Dovelands Primary School is managed by Leicester. 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 Dovelands Primary School cover? ▾
Dovelands Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dovelands Primary School? ▾
Dovelands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.