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Priory Academy

Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, LU5 4JA

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Pupils
808
Ages
9-16
FSM
13.7%
Attainment 8
46.1
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
75.0%
Writing
75.0%
Maths
75.0%
RWM Combined
65.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.9%
Basics 9-5
48.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.1%
EBacc APS
4.08
EBacc 9-5
12.6%
EBacc 9-4
21.4%
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About Priory Academy

Priory Academy is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 808 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, LU5 4JA | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Priory Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Priory Academy

What is Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Priory Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Priory Academy's latest exam results?
Priory Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Priory Academy located?
Priory Academy is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU5 4JA).
How many pupils attend Priory Academy?
Priory Academy has around 808 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Priory Academy with other schools?
View Priory Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.