Eaton Bray Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

School Lane, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eaton Bray Academy is a primary school in Dunstable for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 13th of 19 primary schools in Dunstable. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 May 2019, report published 18 June 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

17 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths44%

44%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

188 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals23.9%

23.9%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.1%

2.1%, 19.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.9%

6.9%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eaton Bray Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Totternhoe Church of England Academy	0.8 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	18% met the expected standard
Edlesborough Primary Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Lancot School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Beecroft Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	39% met the expected standard
Stanbridge Lower School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EATON BRAY ACADEMY
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Mercer
Phone: 01525220468
Website: eatonbrayacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: School Lane, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2DT
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
URN: 136539

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.