The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp 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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 35 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Thomas Clarke (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gorham Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Chalk Hills Academy
Secondary · 581m away
Hadrian Academy
Primary · 792m away
The Vale Academy
Primary · 826m away
Willow Nursery School
Nursery · 862m away
Stannard School
Independent · 925m away
The Ferrars Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Chantry Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chantry Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Christophers Academy?
St Christophers Academy currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Christophers Academy take?
St Christophers Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Christophers Academy?
St Christophers Academy is in Dunstable, LU5 4NJ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Christophers Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Christophers Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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