The Vale Academy vs Willow Nursery School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Vale Academy
Dunstable
Willow Nursery School
Dunstable
Overview
Phase
Primary
Nursery
Type
Academy converter
Local authority nursery school
Age Range
2–11
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
601
83
Capacity
563
-
Occupancy
107%
-
FSM %
12.7%
0.0%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
May 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
76%
-
KS2 Maths
85%
-
KS2 Writing
80%
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