The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 564
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 33.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS ACADEMY DUNSTABLE
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Furber
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoughton Regis Primary School
Primary · 854m away
Beecroft Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Primary · 1.2km away
Weatherfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
Weatherfield Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Lancot School
Primary · 1.6km away
Priory Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is All Saints Academy Dunstable a selective school?
No. All Saints Academy Dunstable is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is All Saints Academy Dunstable's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Academy Dunstable was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Saints Academy Dunstable?
All Saints Academy Dunstable currently has 564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints Academy Dunstable take?
All Saints Academy Dunstable caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is All Saints Academy Dunstable?
All Saints Academy Dunstable is in Dunstable, LU5 5AB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints Academy Dunstable have a sixth form?
Yes, All Saints Academy Dunstable has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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