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St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.5 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
395
Capacity
330
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves children aged 2-11 and boasts a strong position in terms of expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 96% nationally. However, only 33% of students are meeting expected standards, and there are no pupils achieving the higher standard. Parental satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 47% of parents recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (102 responses)
★★★★★2.7
My child is happy
73%
Good range of subjects
72%
My child feels safe
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
My child makes good progress
64%
Behaviour is good
59%
Progress is communicated
59%
School keeps me informed
55%
School supports development
49%
School has high expectations
49%
I'd recommend this school
47%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.8%
White Other18.7%
Asian Indian11.1%
Black African10.4%
Mixed Other8.9%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Other2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Caribbean2.0%
White Irish1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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51.89174, -0.49185 · LU5 4NJ
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138021
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Christophers Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Christophers Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St Christophers Academy a good school?
St Christophers Academy scores 5.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 St Christophers Academy?
Based on 102 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Christophers Academy receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
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