SchoolScoresSt Augustine's Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST AUGUSTINE'S ACADEMY TRUST
Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AS
01582 661778 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Dunstable comparisons use the 17 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dunstable | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dunstable. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dunstable figures pool parents at the Dunstable schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
32% — 18 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 32% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 52% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 40% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 95 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.8% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.8% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.57% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 21 state primary schools in Dunstable. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ardley Hill Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watling Lower School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2024
- Hadrian Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christophers Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Vale Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Lark Rise Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashton St Peter's VA CofE School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chantry Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Augustine's Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine's Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Augustine's Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 30 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Augustine's Academy?
94% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Augustine's Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Augustine's Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put St Augustine's Academy as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138558.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.