David Livingstone Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 July 2025

Pupils excel and thrive in this happy and inclusive school. The school expects a lot from all pupils, and standards are high. The school's values of 'hard work and kindness' resonate through classrooms and result in most pupils achieving very well in national tests at the end of last year. The school works in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure that any potential barriers to learning are well understood and swiftly addressed. Typically, parents describe the school as a 'family'. Pupils and parents value the school's strong community ethos. Staff model high standards of behaviour, and pupils live up to these. Pupils are respectful and empathetic to their peers both in lessons and during social times. Carefully planned leadership opportunities allow pupils to support the positive interactions with younger pupils and make a tangible difference to the local community, for example the role of the playground buddy and pupil parliamentarian. Character development is a real strength of the school. Pupils are taught to value difference and understand their place in the world. Through a deep understanding of rights and responsibilities, pupils develop an individual voice. Trust-wide opportunities, such as the annual debating competition, enable pupils to speak publicly about contemporary topics. Sports competitions with other schools and the Year 6 residential trip support pupils to develop their independence, maturity and resilience.

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