The Knowledge Schools Trust (KST) is delighted to welcome Dovery Academy​ to our growing group of excellent primary schools. We look forward to working with the school and supporting staff to ensure all children get the best possible education. Building on the success of our existing 3 Ofsted Outstanding primary schools in London, we welcomed Edlesborough Primary Academy, seven miles from Dovery Academy, to the Trust last year, it's been wonderful to see how quickly and comprehensively the school community embraced changes and the rapid improvement in outcomes. I am confident our highly skilled primary improvement team, led by Laura Lund will work hand-in-hand with Sarah Cavender, the new Head of School, and the staff to drive similar improvement.

As Chair of the Trust, I lead the Governance efforts across our schools, and I look forward to working with the school community to ensure strong Governance in the school, that is fully integrated within our existing structures and allows Dovery Academy to benefit from the skills and resources within our Trust. I am sure you will see changes in the curriculum, and classroom practice over the coming months, as parents please support your children's teachers to embrace this and please don’t hesitate to raise any questions you may have. There is a lot of hard work ahead, but it will hopefully be rewarding for all involved and most importantly ensure all children are receiving an excellent education at the School.

I would like to thank Mrs Blessing for her work as interim Head over the last school year and for helping make the transition to KST so smooth.

A warm welcome to parents, staff and most importantly all the Dovery Academy pupils.

Suzie Hobart | Chair of Knowledge Schools Trust

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The school follows a distinct knowledge-rich curriculum: The Primary Knowledge Curriculum, a carefully sequenced, knowledge-rich programme which inspires pupils, promotes excellent outcomes for all and is underpinned by a drive to overcome inequality of opportunity. The curriculum was developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust.

Dovery Academy aims to be one of the best primary schools in the country, renowned for academic excellence and for creating the desire to succeed in all its pupils, no matter what their background.

We want children to develop the confidence that comes from possessing a store of essential knowledge and the skills to use it.

OUR SCHOOL HAS:

High aspirations for all children, with a firm emphasis on academic attainment.

A rigorous knowledge-rich curriculum that draws from ‘the best that has been thought and said’.

Drawn upon evidence from research to inform best teaching practice.

Outstanding pastoral care underpinning excellent behaviour.

A wide of challenging and fun opportunities for children to engage and compete in sports.

An outstanding range of extra-curricular activities.

Active parental and community involvement.

OUR AIMS ARE TO:

Encourage all children to be confident, hard-working and ambitious.

Teach a core body of knowledge to all pupils so that they can develop an ability to think for themselves.

Instil a lifelong love of learning in our school community.

Attract, develop and retain outstanding staff.

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The Knowledge Schools Trust provides our pupils with a rigorous and extensive knowledge-rich education, alongside a deep and lasting respect for the values of a modern and diverse world. Our vision and ethos are driven by a common desire to overcome inequality of opportunity.

WE AIM FOR OUR SCHOOLS WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS

High aspirations, with a firm emphasis on academic achievement

A rigorous knowledge-rich curriculum that draws from ‘the best that has been thought and said’.

A comprehensive and non-academically selective intake

OUR VALUES

Our Core Values are woven into the fabric of our school routines.

Kind

Inclusive

Scholarly

Kindness

Hard Work

High Standards

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