Dovery Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Heath Road, LU7 3AG |
| School Website | www.doveryacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1525377233 |
| URN | 149324 |
School Census
| Total | 165 |
| Girls/Boys | 91/74 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.2%/44.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 4 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/10/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/10/2021 | Inadequate |
| 21/03/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/10/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Heathwood Lower School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Heath Road, , LU7 3AU
Oak Bank School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 9-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sandy Lane, , LU7 3BE