St Christophers Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted judgements: Good

Gorham Way, Dunstable, LU5 4NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Christophers Academy is a primary school in Dunstable for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 15th of 19 primary schools in Dunstable. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 16 March 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 29 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 score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

388 pupils on roll, with places for 330

Eligible for free school meals9.3%

9.3%, 17.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33%

33%, 11.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.5%

9.5%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Christophers Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hadrian Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard
The Vale Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	73% met the expected standard
The Ferrars Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Chantry Primary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	79% met the expected standard
Ferrars Junior School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Marianne Hayes
Phone: 01582500960
Website: stchristophersacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Gorham Way, Dunstable, LU5 4NJ
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
URN: 138021

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.