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Welcome from the Head Teacher

I am delighted to welcome you to the David Livingstone Academy website. It is a privilege to work within this incredible academy, and to learn alongside such fantastic children and wonderful staff.

At David Livingstone Academy, we place children at the heart of everything we do. We are morally bound to improve the life chances of all children by providing the highest level of education. We believe that forming positive relationships and a shared vision with all stakeholders, contributes to positive outcomes.

Our curriculum is deliberately designed to ensure that pupils become fluent readers, studying a canon of high-quality texts during their school journey. Furthermore, we aim to support them in becoming knowledgable, confident speakers, who can articulate their thoughts and options.

Our school is a forward thinking and caring school, committed to the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of all pupils.We strive to equip our pupils with all the necessary skills and knowledge, so that they are adequately prepared for secondary school. We look forward to seeing your child flourish here.

David Dowling

Head Teacher

Celebrating success

Phonics
82%
Phonics
National: 81% (2025)
Key Stage 2
92%
Maths
74% National (2025)
88%
Reading
75% National (2025)
92%
Writing
72% National (2025)
88%
Combined
62% National (2025)
Ofsted
2025
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
MTC
23.4
MTC
20.6 National (2025)
Our students live the STEP values

Our values in action

Our students live the STEP values

Passion - Urgency - Positivity - Aspiration - Commitment to Anti-Racism