Dovery Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dovery Academy
Address: Heath Road, Dovery Academy
Town/City: Leighton Buzzard
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: LU7 3AG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01525 377233
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Knowledge Schools Trust
Sponsor: Knowledge Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Cavender
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 191 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 127% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.7%

Location and administration

URN: 149324
DfE Number: 823/2013
UKPRN: 10091138
UPRN: 100081198347
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (E14001206)
Electoral Ward: Leighton-Linslade North (E05014414)

Easting & Northing: 492223E, 226855N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 55' 59.56" N 0° 39' 35.69" W
Plus Code: 9C3XW8MR+72

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Nina Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
  • Katherine Briggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Brown - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Mr Roger Cumming - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Ms Heather Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Ms Sue Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Ms Elena Tantana - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2030.
  • Mr Chris Tate - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Adam Webb - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 January 2026.
  • Mr Martin White - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2025.