Located in Dunstable, Weatherfield Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 7 to 19. The school is a academy special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Weatherfield Academy currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 125% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.9% boys and 36.1% girls. Around 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AF |
| Website: | http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/schools/weatherf/index.htm |
| Telephone: | 01582605632 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Liam Meenan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137896 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 133 |
| Number of Pupils: | 166 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 60 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.30% | 125 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| African | 3.00% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | 3out of 4 | 487 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 | 999 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 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,610 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 | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 3,108 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 | 1,820 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 | 2,103 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 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.