Schools in Dunstable, East of England (2025)
27 schools · 11,362 students · 23 academy, 4 local authority · median Pupils on roll 388.
Dunstable, in East of England, has 27 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 11,362 students. By level there are 21 primary, 5 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 23 academy, 4 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Dunstable's schools is 388, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
27 of the 27 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Watling Lower School (88.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Lark Rise Academy (85.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Toddington St George Church of England School (81.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Harlington Upper School (1,156 students), Queensbury Academy (1,093 students), Priory Academy (830 students).
Ranked schools in Dunstable
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 189Watling Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary– · 190 students
- 286Lark Rise AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 351 students
- 381Toddington St George Church of England SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary– · 341 students
- 476Harlington Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary– · 130 students
- 565Harlington Upper SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,156 students
- 662Thornhill Primary SchoolDunstable · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 516 students
- 761Dunstable Icknield Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary– · 295 students
- 860Priory AcademyDunstable · Academy All-through46.2 Attainment 8 · 830 students
- 960St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 1059Houstone SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 765 students
- 1155The Vale AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 601 students
- 1254Lancot SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 1343Ardley Hill AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 1439Queensbury AcademyDunstable · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,093 students
- 1538Parkfields Middle SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 1635Hadrian AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 1727Kensworth Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 90 students
- 1823Ashton St Peter's VA C of E SchoolDunstable · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1923St Christophers AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 388 students
- 2021Houghton Regis Primary SchoolDunstable · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 386 students
- 2119All Saints Academy DunstableDunstable · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 520 students
- 2218Beecroft AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 2317Eaton Bray AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 2417Tithe Farm Primary SchoolDunstable · Local authority Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 2515Totternhoe Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 2611Thomas Whitehead Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 279St. Augustine's AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watling Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 190 |
| 2 | Lark Rise Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 3 | Toddington St George Church of England School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 81.1 Top 25% | – | 341 |
| 4 | Harlington Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 130 |
| 5 | Harlington Upper School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 6 | Thornhill Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 61.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 516 |
| 7 | Dunstable Icknield Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 295 |
| 8 | Priory Academy Dunstable · All-through · Ages 9–16 | Academy | 60.2 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 830 |
| 9 | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 10 | Houstone School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.5 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 765 |
| 11 | The Vale Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 12 | Lancot School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 13 | Ardley Hill Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 14 | Queensbury Academy Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 15 | Parkfields Middle School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 16 | Hadrian Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 17 | Kensworth Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 18 | Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 23.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 19 | St Christophers Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.7 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 20 | Houghton Regis Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 21.3 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 386 |
| 21 | All Saints Academy Dunstable Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 18.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 520 |
| 22 | Beecroft Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 23 | Eaton Bray Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.4 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 24 | Tithe Farm Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 17.2 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 25 | Totternhoe Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.4 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 26 | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.8 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 27 | St. Augustine's Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 8.5 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Dunstable side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dunstable?
Watling Lower School is the highest-ranked school in Dunstable with a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dunstable?
Dunstable has 27 schools (21 primary, 5 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 11,362 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dunstable?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dunstable is 388. Number of pupils in the latest school census.