Located in Dunstable, Beecroft Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Beecroft Academy currently has around 413 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.5% boys and 53.5% girls. Around 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.6%). other white pupils make up about 20.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DW |
| Website: | www.beecroftacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01582663486 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Hughes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140276 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 413 |
| Number of Boys: | 192 |
| Number of Girls: | 221 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.60% | 213 |
| Other White | 20.10% | 83 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 22 |
| African | 5.10% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Lower School Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Leighton Court , LU6 1EW | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherfield School Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 296 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.