How many pupils does Beecroft Academy have?

Beecroft Academy has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Beecroft Academy's Ofsted rating?

Beecroft Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).

How does Beecroft Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

39% of pupils at Beecroft Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Beecroft Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beecroft Academy is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Beecroft Academy?

Beecroft Academy is located at Westfield Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW.

Beecroft Academy

Westfield Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW

Good

Inspected 26 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

39%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

413

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Beecroft Academy

Beecroft Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 413 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 413 / 420 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.6%

Free school meals

38%

EAL

6.0%

SEN support

15.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

39%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

14.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.75

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

23.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

22.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£44,720

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£439 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.67

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£3,349

Spend per pupil

£3,160

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Westfield Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW
Phone: 01582663486
Headteacher: Sarah Hughes
Website: www.beecroftacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beecroft Academy?: Beecroft Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Beecroft Academy have?: Beecroft Academy has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Beecroft Academy's Ofsted rating?: Beecroft Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).
How does Beecroft Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 39% of pupils at Beecroft Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Beecroft Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Beecroft Academy is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Beecroft Academy?: Beecroft Academy is located at Westfield Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW.

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