Dovery Down Lower School

URN: 109516 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AG

Overview

Name
Dovery Down Lower School
URN
109516
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
34.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Blessing (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AG

Summary

Dovery Down Lower School, located in Leighton Buzzard, is a one-form entry community primary school with a current enrolment of 162 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. The school operates under the Knowledge Schools Trust and is dedicated to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to inspire students and promote academic excellence. The curriculum emphasizes essential knowledge and skills, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background.

The school prides itself on its supportive environment, set within extensive woodland grounds, which enhances its ethos of care and community involvement. Dovery Academy offers a range of enrichment activities, including music, art, sports, and forest school, alongside opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles. This holistic approach aims to foster not only academic growth but also spiritual, moral, and cultural development.

Dovery Down Lower School has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high standards in education and pastoral care. The school actively encourages parental involvement, welcoming families to participate in school life and celebrate their children's achievements.

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Key details

LA
Central Bedfordshire
Age range
3 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
162
Boys
72
Girls
90
FSM %
3.70
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2022-08-31
Last Ofsted
2021-10-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 162 72 90 150 3.70
2024-09-11 162 72 90 150 3.70
2023-09-11 162 72 90 150 3.70
2022-09-11 162 72 90 150 3.70
2021-09-11 171 80 91 150 4.80
2020-09-11 180 88 92 150 2.80

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