Dovery Academy Catchment Area
Dovery Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 167 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
167
Pupils
150
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2021
Dovery Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dovery Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Dovery Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AG
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 4.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149324
Other Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard
If Dovery Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.
Beaudesert Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3DX
Stanbridge Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 9HY
The Mary Bassett Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 1AR
Leedon Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3LZ
Heathwood Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3AU
Linslade Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 2QU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dovery Academy
Is Dovery Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dovery Academy currently has 167 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dovery Academy? ▾
Admission to Dovery Academy is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dovery Academy cover? ▾
Dovery Academy is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dovery Academy? ▾
Dovery Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.