Dovetree School
Leicestershire, East Midlands · LE10 0TB
Dovetree School is one of the smaller independent options in Leicestershire, with around 49 pupils across its roll. Co-educational and led by Mr Ian Tweed, it takes pupils from age 11 and prepares them for GCSE qualifications. As a non-boarding day school inspected by the ISI, its intimate scale will appeal to families seeking a closely knit environment rather than a large institution. Entry at 11 is available, including via the 11+ route.
49
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 49
- Location
- Leicestershire, East Midlands
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Ian Tweed
Latest results
Attainment 8
7.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's published Attainment 8 score of 7.5 sits well below the national average of 46.9, and the recorded proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths stands at 0% against a national figure of 47%. These figures warrant a direct conversation with the school about how its results are reported, given the very small cohort, and about expected progress for an individual child. GCSE is the qualification offered.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, mixed independent school in Leicestershire where the headline academic data invites questions worth raising at a visit.
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Dovetree School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Dovetree School located?
Dovetree School is located at Ferness Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0TB.
What type of school is Dovetree School?
Dovetree School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Dovetree School?
Dovetree School has approximately 49 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.