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All Saints Academy Dunstable

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Elizabeth Furber

corporate_fareALL SAINTS ACADEMY DUNSTABLE

location_onDunstable, LU5 5AB

language Visit Website phone 1582619700

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Ofsted

Serious Weaknesses

Inspected 2024

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Students

664

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Attainment 8

36.9

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Central Bedfordshire

#2,882 of 3,216 nationally

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All Saints Academy Dunstable is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Dunstable, serving ages 11-18.

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School Summary

All Saints Academy Dunstable is an academy sponsor led in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ALL SAINTS ACADEMY DUNSTABLE. The school has approximately 564 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9, placing the school #15 in Central Bedfordshire and #2,882 of 3,216 nationally. 25.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 15.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B. A-level value added: -0.12 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Serious Weaknesses. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

25.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.1%

Entering EBacc69.50%

EBacc APS3.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55.70%

EBacc APS3.3

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS2.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS3.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS2.94

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS3.37

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–B15.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.0%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate84.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate60.00%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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23 November 2023

Inspection Report

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22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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06 July 2021

Inspection Report

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02 March 2021

Inspection Report

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23 May 2019

Inspection Report

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18 October 2018

Inspection Report

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10 January 2017

Inspection Report

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08 March 2016

Inspection Report

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15 December 2015

Inspection Report

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08 July 2015

Inspection Report

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04 March 2014

Inspection Report

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07 November 2013

Inspection Report

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12 October 2011

Inspection Report

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29 September 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2024-11-12

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2022-11-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-05-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-10-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-01-10

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-03-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-07-08

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.7%(32 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 564 pupils. During this period, there were 53 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	564	53	9.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	562	42	7.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	630	39	6.2%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	643	64	10.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	632	58	9.2%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	662	96	14.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	664	144	21.7%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	641	88	13.7%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	701	43	6.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	713	44	6.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	718	45	6.3%	4.4%	7
2020/21 (Summer term)	709	85	12.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	713	10	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	717	70	9.8%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	691	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	691	53	7.7%	3.2%	5
2019/20 (Autumn term)	704	101	14.3%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	696	15	2.2%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	689	25	3.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	692	27	3.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	666	53	8.0%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	666	35	5.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	667	47	7.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	709	50	7.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	713	78	10.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	725	78	10.8%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree14%

don't know10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree10%

disagree7%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree40%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

dont know13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree12%

don't know7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree45%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree60%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree5%

strongly disagree19%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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