Located in Dunstable, St. Augustine's 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 has a church of england religious character.

St. Augustine's Academy currently has around 176 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.6%). other white pupils make up about 14.2% , followed by african at 12.5%

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.

School Information

Address: Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AS
Website: www.staugustinesacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01582661778
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Amanda Howes
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138558

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 189
Number of Pupils: 176
Number of Boys: 88
Number of Girls: 88

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 28.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British50.60%89
Other White14.20%25
African12.50%22
Other Asian3.40%6
Indian3.40%6
White and Black Caribbean2.80%5
Other Black2.80%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%5
Other Mixed2.30%4
White and Asian1.70%3
Bangladeshi1.70%3
White and Black African0.60%1
Pakistani0.60%1
Caribbean0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-0.6)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.9)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
38%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
3out of 4 1,586 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 2,840 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
3out of 4 2,843 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Downside Lower School
Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St. Augustine's Academy
Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
- not rated 928 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
3out of 4 928 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ardley Hill Lower School
Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ
- not rated 1,113 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
3out of 4 928 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Manshead School
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
- not rated 928 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road , LU6 3BU
- not rated 1,914 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensbury Upper School
Langdale Road , LU6 3BU
- not rated 1,914 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 2,210 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Streetfield Middle School
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
- not rated 1,022 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Priory Middle School
Britain Street , LU5 4JA
- not rated 1,033 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mill Vale School
Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP
- not rated 1,736 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ashton CofE VA Middle School
High Street North , LU6 1NH
- not rated 1,970 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Brewers Hill Middle School
Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ
- not rated 3,216 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway , LU5 4HG
- not rated 1,714 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA
3out of 4 1,033 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's School
28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR
- not rated 1,048 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Stannard School
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 1,330 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 1,344 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pilgrim Christian School
West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX
- not rated 1,572 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chiltern Education Trust
12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT
- not rated 3,033 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.