Dovery Academy
URN: 149324 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AG
Overview
- Name
- Dovery Academy
- URN
- 149324
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Cavender (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01525377233
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AG
Summary
Dovery Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 167 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. As a one-form entry lower school, it provides a nurturing environment set within extensive woodland grounds. Since joining the Knowledge Schools Trust in September 2022, the academy has adopted a strong, knowledge-rich curriculum designed to inspire students and promote excellent academic outcomes.
The school prioritises holistic development, encouraging pupils to grow spiritually, morally, and culturally. An extensive enrichment programme includes music, art, forest school activities, and sports, alongside various school trips that enhance learning experiences. Pupils are also given opportunities to take on leadership roles, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
Dovery Academy values strong partnerships with parents and regularly invites them to participate in school activities, celebrating their children's achievements together. The school is committed to overcoming inequality of opportunity and aims to instil confidence in students through a robust foundation of essential knowledge and skills.
The school prioritises holistic development, encouraging pupils to grow spiritually, morally, and culturally. An extensive enrichment programme includes music, art, forest school activities, and sports, alongside various school trips that enhance learning experiences. Pupils are also given opportunities to take on leadership roles, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
Dovery Academy values strong partnerships with parents and regularly invites them to participate in school activities, celebrating their children's achievements together. The school is committed to overcoming inequality of opportunity and aims to instil confidence in students through a robust foundation of essential knowledge and skills.
Useful links
- Essential Letters and Sounds (sen)
- Edlesborough Primary Academy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Forest School (other)
- How We Teach It (other)
- Pupil School Leaders (other)
- What We Teach (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Visit Trust Site (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hockliffe Lower School (68.8)
- Greenleas School (66.8)
- Southcott Lower School (64.6)
- Pulford CofE VA Lower School (63.8)
- Linslade Lower School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 167
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 4.80
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 167 | 73 | 94 | 150 | 4.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 75 | 90 | 150 | 1.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 150 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 150 |
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