The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- EATON BRAY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Lynne Mercer (Head)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Eaton Bray Academy a selective school?
No. Eaton Bray Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eaton Bray Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Bray Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eaton Bray Academy?
Eaton Bray Academy currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eaton Bray Academy take?
Eaton Bray Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eaton Bray Academy?
Eaton Bray Academy is in Dunstable, LU6 2DT, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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