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St Christophers Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,944
of 13,686 nationally

About St Christophers Academy

St Christophers Academy, a state primary in Central Bedfordshire, achieves a mixed picture when compared against the local authority average. The school’s headline Key Stage 2 metric, the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, stands at 60 per cent. This is six points above the Central Bedfordshire average of 54 per cent, placing it 12th out of 34 primary schools in the area. However, the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 2 per cent, a figure that suggests stretch for the most able children is an area of focus. The school is oversubscribed, with 61 applications for 40 places in the 2025/26 intake, and 39 of those 40 offers went to first-preference families, indicating strong local demand despite the mixed academic profile.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGorham Way, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ
HeadteacherThomas Clarke
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils395
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity395 / 330 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Christophers Academy

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