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St. Augustine's Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4ASPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#9,718
of 13,686 nationally

About St. Augustine's Academy

St. Augustine’s Academy is a Church of England primary in Central Bedfordshire that currently teaches 176 pupils, just shy of its 189-place capacity. The school serves a community with above-average economic need: 35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for 24 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.63 suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, even if it isn’t the most selective or highest-performing in the area. The intake is mixed, and the school’s religious character may appeal to families looking for a values-led setting, though the data doesn’t indicate any faith-based admissions criteria. With a headteacher in place since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school feels settled and well-subscribed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS
HeadteacherAmanda Howes
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils176
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity176 / 189 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Augustine's Academy

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