St Christophers Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dunstable, East of England LU5 4NJ · Central Bedfordshire
#1618 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#13579 of 15,697 nationally
About St Christophers Academy
St Christophers Academy is a academy primary located in Dunstable, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 388 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1618th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (4th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 388; capacity filled 117.6%.
There are 27 schools in Dunstable; St Christophers Academy ranks 19th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)33%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)9.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Christophers Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 388
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 117.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 33%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Christophers Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,644 students · 581 m away
Hadrian Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
394 students · 792 m away
The Vale Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
601 students · 826 m away
The Ferrars Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
310 students · 1.0 km away
Chantry Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
631 students · 1.1 km away
Ferrars Junior School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students · 1.1 km away
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
377 students · 1.1 km away
Southfield Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students · 1.3 km away
St. Augustine's Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 1.5 km away
Challney High School for Boys
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,197 students · 1.7 km away
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Cedars Park Community Primary School
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Oxhey Wood Primary School
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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Christophers Academy a good school?
St Christophers Academy has a Success Index (England) of 22.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1618 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Christophers Academy rank in East of England?
St Christophers Academy ranks #1618 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #13579 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Christophers Academy?
St Christophers Academy had 388 students in 2025.
Is St Christophers Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
St Christophers Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Christophers Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Christophers Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.