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Dovery Academy

Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG, Central Bedfordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
167
Capacity
150
Ages
39
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary academy offers a strong educational environment for children aged 3 to 9. The LocaleIQ score of 91.0 indicates it performs better than 91% of schools, highlighting its competitive edge. While specific academic progress data is limited, the positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing and effective learning atmosphere.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 May 2025
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (55 responses)
4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Behaviour is good
98%
School supports development
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
15% disagree
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
White Irish1.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.93258, -0.66006 · LU7 3AG

School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN149324
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Dovery Academy rated by Ofsted?

Dovery Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.

Is Dovery Academy a good school?

Dovery Academy scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Dovery Academy?

Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dovery Academy receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.

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