Dunstable academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 23 schools in Dunstable, East of 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
- 661Dunstable Icknield Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary– · 295 students
- 760Priory AcademyDunstable · Academy All-through46.2 Attainment 8 · 830 students
- 860St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 959Houstone SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 765 students
- 1055The Vale AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 601 students
- 1154Lancot SchoolDunstable · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 1243Ardley Hill AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 1339Queensbury AcademyDunstable · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,093 students
- 1438Parkfields Middle SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 1535Hadrian AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 1627Kensworth Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 90 students
- 1723St Christophers AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 388 students
- 1819All Saints Academy DunstableDunstable · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 520 students
- 1918Beecroft AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 2017Eaton Bray AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 2115Totternhoe Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 2211Thomas Whitehead Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 239St. 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 | Dunstable Icknield Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 295 |
| 7 | Priory Academy Dunstable · All-through · Ages 9–16 | Academy | 60.2 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 830 |
| 8 | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 9 | Houstone School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.5 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 765 |
| 10 | The Vale Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 11 | Lancot School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 12 | Ardley Hill Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 13 | Queensbury Academy Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 14 | Parkfields Middle School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 15 | Hadrian Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 16 | Kensworth Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 17 | St Christophers Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.7 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 18 | All Saints Academy Dunstable Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 18.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 520 |
| 19 | Beecroft Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 20 | Eaton Bray Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.4 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 21 | Totternhoe Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.4 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 22 | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.8 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 23 | St. Augustine's Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 8.5 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
Watling Lower School in Dunstable leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Dunstable with a Success Index (England) of 88.9. Of the 23 schools shown, 23 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East of England academies & free schools league table, every school on the Dunstable page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Dunstable?
Watling Lower School in Dunstable, East of England ranks first among academies & free schools in Dunstable with a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 190).
How are academies & free schools in Dunstable ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.