There are 27 schools in Dunstable (excluding independent schools), including 18 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, and 2 serving sixth-form education. Dunstable has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Dunstable under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Dunstable
| Total Schools | 27 |
| Total Pupils | 11,931 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.98 |
| Median Free School Meals | 14% |
The median school in Dunstable has 14% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 43rd highest figure in Bedfordshire. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 7 of Dunstable's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Dunstable is 20.98 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 17th highest ratio in Bedfordshire, and the 773rd lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East of England region of the UK.
Primaries
18
11% Outstanding • 78% Good
Secondaries
5
0% Outstanding • 80% Good
Sixth Forms
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Dunstable's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 14 schools or 78% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and low - about 17% and 17% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 33% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Dunstable's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardley Hill Academy | 2–11 yrs | 520 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
High |
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| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Beecroft Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Chantry Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 710 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Dunstable Icknield Lower School | 3–9 yrs | 360 |
Outstanding |
High |
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| Hadrian Academy | 4–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Lancot School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
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| Lark Rise Academy | 3–11 yrs | 360 |
Outstanding |
Low |
Very high |
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| Priory Academy | 9–16 yrs | 700 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Southfield Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Low |
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| St Christophers Academy | 2–11 yrs | 330 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 220 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| St. Augustine's Academy | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| The Ferrars Academy | 3–7 yrs | 374 |
Good |
Very high |
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| The Vale Academy | 2–11 yrs | 563 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Totternhoe Church of England Academy | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Anglican/Church of England | ||
| Watling Lower School | 2–9 yrs | 150 |
Good |
Very high |
Most of Dunstable's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 80% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 40% and 20% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Dunstable's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy Dunstable | 11–18 yrs | 740 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Manshead CofE Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,350 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
Church of England | |
| Priory Academy | 9–16 yrs | 700 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Queensbury Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,350 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| The Chalk Hills Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,450 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
Most of Dunstable's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 50% and 0% of sixth form schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 50% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Dunstable's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College | 16–99 yrs | ||||||
| Priory Academy | 9–16 yrs | 700 |
Good |
Good |
Low |