Dove Bank Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Nuneaton, Leicestershire
Dove Bank Primary School is a primary school in Nuneaton, Leicestershire for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 26 March 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bagworth Road, Nailstone, Warwickshire, Nuneaton, CV13 0QJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 149 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 26 March 2025
Strengths
- “This school is a beacon of friendship at the heart of its diverse community.”
- “Parents and carers value the warmth and support that the school provides for their children.”
- “The school has high expectations of the conduct and behaviour of all its pupils.”
To improve
- “On occasions, the school does not ensure the accuracy of some pupils’ vocabulary or their communication of their understanding.”
- “However, despite actions to improve attendance, there are still some pupils who miss too much of the school’s high-quality education.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 67% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 25 first-preference applications, 26 offers in total, 25 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Leicestershire.
- Barlestone Church of England Primary School 1.0 mi Standards maintained
- St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock 2.1 mi Not judged
- Ibstock Junior School 2.1 mi Standards maintained
- Ellistown Community Primary School 2.5 mi School remains Good
- Newbold Verdon Primary School 2.6 mi Good
- Thornton Primary School 2.8 mi Good
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth) 2.8 mi School remains Good
- Heather Primary School 2.8 mi Good