St. Augustine's Academy
93%
Capacity
176
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St. Augustine's Academy
St. Augustine's Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 189 places).
Ofsted has rated St. Augustine's Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Howes, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9718th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 34 in Central Bedfordshire.
St. Augustine's Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 24 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Augustine's Academy include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, St. Augustine's Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS |
| Headteacher | Amanda Howes |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.2% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 189 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9718th of 13,686
Nationally
1071st of 1,612
In East of England
19th of 34
In Central Bedfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable
Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS
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