Dunstable primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Lark Rise Academy, Edlesborough Primary Academy, and Thornhill Primary School, Dunstable are among the highest-performing options, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 25 schools serving Dunstable, families across the town have access to well-established local schools with strong community ties and excellent academic results. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Hadrian Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | St. Augustine's Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lark Rise Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Christophers Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Ardley Hill Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Dunstable Icknield Lower School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
| N/A | Watling Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Priory Academy | State | All-through | 9-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 9-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Eaton Bray Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Edlesborough Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Harlington Lower School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Thornhill Primary School, Dunstable | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #4 | The Vale Academy, Dunstable | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #10 | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Dunstable | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Houghton Regis Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
| #18 | Tithe Farm Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Kensworth Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Lancot School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Studham Village CofE Academy | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Parkfields Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Toddington St George Church of England School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Totternhoe Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Beecroft Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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