Priory Academy

About Priory Academy

Priory Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 808 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 9–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

808 / 700 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA

Phone

01582661158

Headteacher

Ian Bailey

Website

http://www.prioryacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Priory Academy?

Priory Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–16.

How many pupils does Priory Academy have?

Priory Academy has 808 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Priory Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Priory Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

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

65% of pupils at Priory Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Priory Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Priory Academy is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Priory Academy?

Priory Academy is located at Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA.