Open State Primary Mixed

Dovedale Community Primary School

Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JX
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Dovedale Community Primary School
Liverpool, L18 1JX
838 Pupils
840 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.70% FSM %
410 Boys
428 Girls
About Dovedale Community Primary School

Dovedale Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Liverpool, Liverpool, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 838 pupils on roll. School capacity: 840. Current headteacher: Nik Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Liverpool
Region North West
Administrative District Liverpool
Parliamentary Constituency Liverpool Garston
Ward Penny Lane
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10077546
URN 141960
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Bedford Chair of Governors 31/12/2023 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abby Carpenter Chair of Governors 22/09/2025 21/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Abby Carpenter Governor 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Kacey Clarke-Jones Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Finnegan Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Janine Harries Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr David Jones Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Norfolk Governor 01/01/2024 31/01/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Claire Povlotsky Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nik Smith Governor 07/01/2024 06/01/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Phil Watson Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dovedale Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Liverpool, Liverpool.
Dovedale Community Primary School has 838 pupils, with a capacity of 840.
Dovedale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Dovedale Community Primary School is Mr Nik Smith.
Dovedale Community Primary School is at Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JX, in the Liverpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Dovedale Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dovedale Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Nik Smith
Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JX
01517334232
www.dovedaleprimary.co.uk
Location
L18 1JX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141960
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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