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St Christophers Academy

Gorham Way, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ

Not rated

Inspected 4 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
33%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
395
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Christophers Academy

St Christophers Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 395 pupils on roll. It is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
395 / 330 (120%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
4 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

9.3%
Free school meals
33%
EAL
2.8%
SEN support
8.6%
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)

33%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
101
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%
Overall absence
11.9%
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.

11.48
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
35.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
20.98
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
£54,418
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£11,480 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.5
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.1 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.

£5,488
Spend per pupil
£6,053
Income per pupil
37%
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
Gorham Way, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ
Phone
01582500960
Principal
Thomas Clarke

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR
School Office Administrator (Part time & Flexible working)
PermanentPart time£18,959 · · FTE £24,790 (NJC Scale 3A pro rata)
Closes 13 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Christophers Academy?
St Christophers Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Christophers Academy have?
St Christophers Academy has 395 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Christophers Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
33% of pupils at St Christophers Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Christophers Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Christophers Academy is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED.
Where is St Christophers Academy?
St Christophers Academy is located at Gorham Way, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ.

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