Schools in Dunstable
33 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington Upper School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 13–18 | Usually has places available (2025 entry) |
| Parkfields Middle School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| Priory Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 9–16 | — |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Houstone School Free schools | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Queensbury Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (22)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardley Hill Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beecroft Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Edlesborough Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hadrian Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Harlington Lower School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lancot School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St. Augustine's Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Toddington St George Church of England School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–9 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Totternhoe Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Eaton Bray Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Houghton Regis Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lark Rise Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Christophers Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Vale Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thornhill Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tithe Farm Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Watling Lower School Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chiltern School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Westfield Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–5 | — |
| Willow Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–5 | — |
| Stannard School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| Weatherfield Academy Academy special converter | No overall grade (2024) | 7–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.