SecondaryData as of May 2026

Queensbury Academy

Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU

A Good-rated secondary school in Dunstable.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,154

Ages

11-19

FSM

14.2%

Attainment 8

39.9

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.2%

Basics 9-5

33.0%

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

28.2%

EBacc APS

3.37

EBacc 9-5

7.3%

EBacc 9-4

13.6%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

28.93

A*-A Grades

11.2%

A*-B Grades

38.3%

AAB+ %

3.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 84 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Queensbury Academy

Queensbury Academy is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 204 responses), 39% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. The school has around 1,154 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Dec 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Nov 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Queensbury Academy

What is Queensbury Academy's Ofsted rating?

Queensbury Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What do parents say about Queensbury Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 204 responses): 39% of parents would recommend Queensbury Academy.

What are Queensbury Academy's latest exam results?

Queensbury Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Queensbury Academy located?

Queensbury Academy is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU6 3BU).

How many pupils attend Queensbury Academy?

Queensbury Academy has around 1,154 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Queensbury Academy with other schools?

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