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Eaton Bray Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 2DTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,118
of 13,686 nationally

About Eaton Bray Academy

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on responses from 47 families between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 83% of parents would recommend Eaton Bray Academy. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by specific praise: 92% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 89% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 40 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. Of those 40 applications, 22 were first-preference choices, and all 22 first-preference families were offered a place. So while getting in isn't guaranteed, putting it first on your list gives you a very solid chance. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it's rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019 and an ungraded inspection in November 2024 that confirmed standards are being maintained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Lane, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT
HeadteacherLynne Mercer
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity193 / 210 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: eatonbrayacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eaton Bray Academy

Eaton Bray Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.