Weatherfield Academy

About Weatherfield Academy

Weatherfield Academy is an academy special converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 166 pupils on roll. It is part of WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.2 (2025/26). 39.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 7–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

166 / 133 (125%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 November 2024

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.

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

Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF

Phone

01582605632

Headteacher

Liam Meenan

Website

http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/schools/weatherf/index.htm

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Weatherfield Academy?

Weatherfield Academy is an academy special converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19.

How many pupils does Weatherfield Academy have?

Weatherfield Academy has 166 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Weatherfield Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Weatherfield Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.2 in 2025/26.

Is Weatherfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Weatherfield Academy is part of WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Weatherfield Academy?

Weatherfield Academy is located at Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF.