The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 96 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 9–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 808
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Watling Lower School
Primary · 559m away
Ardley Hill Academy
Primary · 903m away
St. Augustine's Academy
Primary · 945m away
Stannard School
Independent · 1.0km away
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Primary · 1.0km away
Queensbury Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hadrian Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Priory Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory Academy?
Priory Academy currently has 808 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Academy take?
Priory Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Priory Academy?
Priory Academy is in Dunstable, LU5 4JA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Academy have a sixth form?
No, Priory Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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