St Christophers Academy
Dunstable, LU5 4NJ · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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35th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1/10 among them, against 0.7/10 nationally. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Christophers Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1 out of 10 among them, against 0.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt for the small percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Christophers Academy
Overview
St Christophers Academy is described as a school where pupils are "friendly, polite and welcoming" and behave "sensibly." The report highlights a "culture of aspiration" with an "ambitious curriculum" that supports secure knowledge building, particularly in core subjects. While the school has undergone significant staffing changes, leaders and the trust are working to realise a vision of high-quality education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well structured" and helps pupils "build their knowledge securely over time."
- Teachers "explain things clearly" and use regular checks to "identify and address misconceptions."
- Reading is a clear priority, with "high-quality texts" underpinning learning and effective phonics teaching in the early years.
- Pupils develop "responsibility and strength of character" through leadership roles and celebrate diversity in a "richly diverse school community."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an "open and positive culture" that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Resources and activities are not always "well matched to pupils’ needs," hindering access for some pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Assessment in foundation subjects is "not as well developed" as in English and mathematics, limiting the school's understanding of curriculum effectiveness.
- The new behaviour management approach is not "consistently applied by staff or fully understood by pupils," leading to occasional disruptions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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
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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
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