The Vale Academy vs Stannard School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Vale Academy
Dunstable
Stannard School
Dunstable
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
2–11
5–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
601
34
Capacity
563
40
Occupancy
107%
85%
FSM %
12.7%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Feb 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
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Attainment 8
-
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
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KS2 Reading
76%
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KS2 Maths
85%
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KS2 Writing
80%
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