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Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.0 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,154
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.0, this secondary school performs in the top 79% nationally, although only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 39% recommending the school, and it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. While 58% of students progress to university, just 14% go on to attend top-third universities, indicating room for growth in academic outcomes and parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% 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 25% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 58% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (204 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
70%
My child feels safe
66%
My child is happy
60%
School keeps me informed
51%
School has high expectations
51%
My child makes good progress
48%
Behaviour is good
44%
Progress is communicated
42%
School responds to concerns
41%
I'd recommend this school
39%
School supports development
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
White Other15.1%
Asian Indian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.87824, -0.52824 · LU6 3BU
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138571
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Queensbury Academy rated by Ofsted?
Queensbury Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Queensbury Academy a good school?
Queensbury Academy scores 3.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Queensbury Academy?
Based on 204 Ofsted Parent View responses, Queensbury Academy receives a satisfaction score of 49% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Queensbury Academy in GCSEs?
Queensbury Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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