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Are all Dunstable neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dunstable Area

Dunstable secondary schools serve a compact market town community in Bedfordshire, with 5 schools providing education for families across Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and Harlington. Harlington Upper School, Houstone School, and Priory Academy are the main options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.5/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area offers a mix of academy and community schools, with strong local ties and accessible options for families throughout the town and surrounding villages. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Dunstable

Top schools in Dunstable

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

Harlington Upper School
Harlington
Houstone School
Houghton Regis
Priory Academy
Dunstable Town Centre
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Regis
Queensbury Academy
Queensbury