Dunstable secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Dunstable, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 165Harlington Upper SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,156 students
- 260Priory AcademyDunstable · Academy All-through46.2 Attainment 8 · 830 students
- 359Houstone SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 765 students
- 439Queensbury AcademyDunstable · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,093 students
- 538Parkfields Middle SchoolDunstable · Academy Secondary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 619All Saints Academy DunstableDunstable · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 520 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlington Upper School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 2 | Priory Academy Dunstable · All-through · Ages 9–16 | Academy | 60.2 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 830 |
| 3 | Houstone School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.5 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 765 |
| 4 | Queensbury Academy Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 5 | Parkfields Middle School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 6 | All Saints Academy Dunstable Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 18.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 520 |
Harlington Upper School in Dunstable leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Dunstable with a Success Index (England) of 64.7. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary 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 secondary school in Dunstable?
Harlington Upper School in Dunstable, East of England ranks first among secondary schools in Dunstable with a Success Index (England) of 64.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,156).
How are secondary 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.