Dovery Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dovery Academy.

Leighton Buzzard, LU73AG Ofsted: Inadequate Age 3-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Inadequate

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
6 October 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Heath Road
Leighton Buzzard, LU73AG
Phone
1525377233
Website
doveryacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149324
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AG
Website
www.doveryacademy.org
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
165
Free School Meals
1.5% (2 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.4 (10.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
165 pupils
3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Sarah Cavender describes Dovery Academy as a one-form-entry lower school set in woodland grounds, part of the Knowledge Schools Trust since 2022, with a strong and ambitious curriculum and extensive enrichment, inviting visitors to see the school in action.

Curriculum Highlights

Primary Knowledge Curriculum Knowledge Organisers Working Walls Evidence of Learning Enrichment trips and workshops RSE & PSHE curriculum British Values SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural) integration Subject-based curriculum across Art, Computing, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Maths, Music, PSHE, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science Local history and relevant content integrated into the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Before and After Pre-School Club available 8:30am - 9:00am and from 3:00pm - 3:30pm. Charges apply. From Sept 2026 our provision is for children to attend the Pre-school for 18 hours per week, for three full days (6 sessions) as a minimum.

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