Dovery Academy

About Dovery Academy

Dovery Academy is a one form entry lower school, set in extensive woodland grounds, which forms the backdrop to our caring and supportive environment. We aim to provide children with a classical liberal education, regardless of background or ability. Our staff are dedicated practitioners, who have a passion for teaching and the capacity to truly bring learning to life.

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Key Facts

Students 30

Head/Principal Mrs Sarah Cavender

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 55 responses • 32.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100.1% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.2% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 55 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Sophie K Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 22, 2023

4.0

"A good school, but some areas for improvement"

We're generally happy with Dovery Academy, but there have been some issues with communication with the teachers and some inconsistencies in the homework policies. That being said, the staff are friendly and the facilities are excellent, and our child is enjoying their time at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"A wonderful community"

I couldn't be happier with Dovery Academy. The staff are so caring and supportive, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. The woodland grounds are a bonus, providing a peaceful and inspiring environment for the children to learn.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional education"

My children attended Dovery Academy from Reception to Year 6, and I was consistently impressed with the quality of teaching and the values that the school instilled in them. The classical liberal education is exactly what we were looking for, and our children have thrived as a result.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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