The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Helen Palmer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatling Lower School
Primary · 672m away
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Primary · 754m away
Ardley Hill Academy
Primary · 854m away
Priory Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Priory Academy
All-through · 1.1km away
Lancot School
Primary · 1.1km away
Beecroft Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Weatherfield School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queensbury Academy a selective school?
No. Queensbury Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queensbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queensbury Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queensbury Academy?
Queensbury Academy currently has 1,154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queensbury Academy take?
Queensbury Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queensbury Academy?
Queensbury Academy is in Dunstable, LU6 3BU, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queensbury Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Queensbury Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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