All Saints Academy Dunstable
Dunstable, LU5 5AB · Central Bedfordshire · secondary school
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16th of 16 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 600 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.2 · 12 | 46% | 0.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.88 · 4 | 38% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.7 · 6 | 15% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Academy Dunstable overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.88 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Allotment, Dance Club, Board Games / Puzzlers, House / Year Gardener, Digital Games, and Reading / Library Club. Sports include Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Football, Table Tennis, and Badminton. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 520 pupils against a stated capacity of 740. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Academy Dunstable
Overview
All Saints Academy Dunstable is described as a "safe, inclusive, and positive place" where pupils enjoy attending and are "very well prepared for adulthood." While the school has made rapid progress since its previous inspection, the quality of education requires improvement because some staff lack the subject knowledge to teach effectively, leading to gaps in pupils’ learning.
Strengths
- Personal development is outstanding, with an "exceptional range of opportunities" that raise aspirations and develop character.
- Behaviour and attitudes are good, with a "substantial" improvement noted since the last inspection.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from a broad curriculum and "high-quality resources."
- The sixth form is well supported, helping students manage their time and prepare for higher education or employment.
- Staff are "fully committed to improving the offer for pupils," and staff turnover has reduced significantly.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff have the subject knowledge needed to "explain concepts clearly and to teach the curriculum well."
- Staff need training to "check all pupils’ knowledge in lessons effectively" and adjust teaching to address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.1 |
| 2024/25 | 36.9 |
| 2025/26 | 35.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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