Largest Schools in Dunstable (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 27 schools in Dunstable, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 165Harlington Upper SchoolDunstable · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,156
- 239Queensbury AcademyDunstable · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,093
- 360Priory AcademyDunstable · Academy All-throughPupils: 830
- 459Houstone SchoolDunstable · Academy SecondaryPupils: 765
- 555The Vale AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 601
- 619All Saints Academy DunstableDunstable · Academy SecondaryPupils: 520
- 762Thornhill Primary SchoolDunstable · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 516
- 838Parkfields Middle SchoolDunstable · Academy SecondaryPupils: 460
- 917Tithe Farm Primary SchoolDunstable · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 432
- 1054Lancot SchoolDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 423
- 1143Ardley Hill AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 422
- 1218Beecroft AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 413
- 1335Hadrian AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 394
- 1423St Christophers AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 388
- 1521Houghton Regis Primary SchoolDunstable · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 386
- 1686Lark Rise AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 351
- 1781Toddington St George Church of England SchoolDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 341
- 1861Dunstable Icknield Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 295
- 1960St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 213
- 2011Thomas Whitehead Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 206
- 2123Ashton St Peter's VA C of E SchoolDunstable · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 205
- 2289Watling Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 190
- 2317Eaton Bray AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 188
- 2415Totternhoe Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 177
- 259St. Augustine's AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 177
- 2676Harlington Lower SchoolDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 130
- 2727Kensworth Church of England AcademyDunstable · Academy PrimaryPupils: 90
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlington Upper School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 1,156 | 64.7 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 2 | Queensbury Academy Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,093 | 39.3 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 3 | Priory Academy Dunstable · All-through · Ages 9–16 | Academy | 830 | 60.2 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 830 |
| 4 | Houstone School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 765 | 58.5 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 765 |
| 5 | The Vale Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 601 | 55.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 6 | All Saints Academy Dunstable Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 520 | 18.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 520 |
| 7 | Thornhill Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 516 | 61.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 516 |
| 8 | Parkfields Middle School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 460 | 37.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 9 | Tithe Farm Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 432 | 17.2 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 10 | Lancot School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 423 | 54.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 11 | Ardley Hill Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 422 | 43.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 12 | Beecroft Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 413 | 18.3 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 13 | Hadrian Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 394 | 34.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 14 | St Christophers Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 388 | 22.7 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 15 | Houghton Regis Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 386 | 21.3 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 386 |
| 16 | Lark Rise Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 351 | 85.9 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 17 | Toddington St George Church of England School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 341 | 81.1 Top 25% | – | 341 |
| 18 | Dunstable Icknield Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 295 | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 295 |
| 19 | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 213 | 60.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 20 | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 206 | 10.8 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 21 | Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 205 | 23.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 22 | Watling Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 190 | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 190 |
| 23 | Eaton Bray Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 188 | 17.4 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 24 | Totternhoe Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 177 | 15.4 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 25 | St. Augustine's Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 177 | 8.5 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 26 | Harlington Lower School Dunstable · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 130 | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 130 |
| 27 | Kensworth Church of England Academy Dunstable · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90 | 26.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
Harlington Upper School in Dunstable leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Dunstable with Pupils 1,156. Of the 27 schools shown, 23 are academy, 4 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England largest 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 largest school in Dunstable?
Harlington Upper School in Dunstable, East of England ranks first among largest schools in Dunstable with Pupils 1,156 (Pupils on roll: 1,156).
How are largest schools in Dunstable ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
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.