St Christophers Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gorham Way Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4NJ |
| Phone | 01582500960 |
| Reference Number | 138021 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 427 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.24%
Girls: 51.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 33 | 55 |
| 2 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 3 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 4 | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| 5 | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| 6 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 28.8% |
| White, Other | 16.6% |
| Indian | 10.8% |
| African | 9.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Irish | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-02-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Christophers Lower School | ||
| 2012-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SR |
0.49 miles |
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The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP |
0.51 miles |
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Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4QU |
0.54 miles |
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The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL |
0.64 miles |
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Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP |
0.66 miles |
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Ferrars Junior School
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0ES |
0.67 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
0.69 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
0.74 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE |
0.78 miles |
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St. Augustine's Academy
Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS |
0.91 miles |
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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
1.07 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
1.24 miles |
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Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ |
1.41 miles |
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Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX |
1.41 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG |
1.41 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
1.42 miles |
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Lime Tree Primary Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN |
1.48 miles |
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Downside Primary School
Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ |
1.48 miles |
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Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ |
1.49 miles |
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Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH |
1.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
0.36 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.07 miles |
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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA |
1.12 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.12 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.12 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.13 miles |
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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
1.24 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
1.59 miles |
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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
1.64 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
1.65 miles |
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Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU |
1.81 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
2.1 miles |
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Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF |
2.18 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
2.29 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.49 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
2.5 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
2.61 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
2.83 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
2.84 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
2.85 miles |