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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.0 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
564
Capacity
740
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.9, the school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in comparison to the national average, especially with 70% of students entering the EBacc. However, it is important to note that the Ofsted rating is 'Requires Improvement', and only 56% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% recommending the school, indicating some areas for growth in community engagement and academic support.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.9 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 70% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 19 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
73%
School keeps me informed
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
School has high expectations
73%
My child makes good progress
71%
Good range of subjects
71%
School supports development
68%
I'd recommend this school
66%
Progress is communicated
66%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other10.6%
Black African8.9%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
traveller_irish0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.89611, -0.52963 · LU5 5AB
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN135946
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is All Saints Academy Dunstable rated by Ofsted?
All Saints Academy Dunstable was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is All Saints Academy Dunstable a good school?
All Saints Academy Dunstable scores 13.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about All Saints Academy Dunstable?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, All Saints Academy Dunstable receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at All Saints Academy Dunstable in GCSEs?
All Saints Academy Dunstable achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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