St. Augustine's Academy
Dunstable, LU5 4AS · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
26th of 36 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 95 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 — 0.4/10 against 1,729 of them, against 0.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. Augustine's Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll and capacity?
What Ofsted said about St. Augustine's Academy
Overview
St. Augustine’s Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and make good progress. The report highlights a rich, ambitious curriculum and effective teaching that supports diverse learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. However, low attendance and occasional overcrowding in curriculum plans limit some pupils’ academic development.
Strengths
- Pupils believe the school is ‘a place where we all shine’ and adhere to rules to be ‘kind, respectful and do their best’.
- Teachers provide clear explanations and prompt support, ensuring pupils ‘keep up’ and build knowledge ‘quickly and deeply’.
- The early years provision is ‘very effective’, with children making ‘rapid progress’ and being ‘well prepared for Year 1’.
- Reading is a priority, with an ‘effective programme’ ensuring pupils learn sounds to ‘read fluently’ and catch up if they fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities have access to the full curriculum and make ‘good progress from their starting points’.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in a few subjects contain ‘too much content for teachers to teach in depth’, meaning some pupils do not retain key knowledge.
- Attendance is low, with ‘too many pupils who are persistently absent’, which disrupts their access to the curriculum and limits progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of LU5 4AS, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT