What did Ofsted judge Dovery Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Dovery Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dovery Academy?

Dovery Academy has 191 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dovery Academy take?

Dovery Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 9.

Where is Dovery Academy located?

Dovery Academy is located in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AG, Central Bedfordshire.

How do I apply to Dovery Academy?

Dovery Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Dovery Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dovery Academy was 0.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dovery Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.9% of pupils at Dovery Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Dovery Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dovery Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Dovery Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dovery Academy?: Dovery Academy has 191 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dovery Academy take?: Dovery Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Dovery Academy located?: Dovery Academy is located in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AG, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Dovery Academy?: Dovery Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Dovery Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dovery Academy was 0.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dovery Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.9% of pupils at Dovery Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Dovery Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dovery Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Dovery Academy's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dovery Academy?: Dovery Academy has 191 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dovery Academy take?: Dovery Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Dovery Academy located?: Dovery Academy is located in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AG, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Dovery Academy?: Dovery Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Dovery Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dovery Academy was 0.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dovery Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.9% of pupils at Dovery Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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