Eaton Bray Academy, Dunstable

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.8km)Possible (~2.5km)Unlikely (~3.3km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Lynne Mercer
Pupils:188 / 210 capacity
LA:Central Bedfordshire
Phone:01525220468
Address:School Lane, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2DT
Trust:EATON BRAY ACADEMY
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 years ago
Good

Overall

Good

Leadership & Management

Inspected 23 May 2019
URN:136539
UKPRN:10033290
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2019 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

24.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

47 responses
Would recommend83%
Child is happy92%
Well taught87%
Good progress85%
Feels safe89%
Well behaved81%
Bullying dealt with11%
Kept informed85%
Handles concerns47%
Wider development81%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-8ppMaths+4ppWriting+3pp

Reading has declined from 67% to 59%. Maths has improved from 40% to 44%. Writing has remained stable at around 63%.

Class Sizes

21.4

Avg class size

22.5

Infant (KS1)

20.7

KS2

5

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

School Lane (opp)
332m · 5 min walk
Woodside (opp)
355m · 6 min walk
Moor End (N-bound)
462m · 8 min walk
Wallace Drive (adj)
480m · 8 min walk
Park Lane (opp)
657m · 11 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

90%

Near capacity

188 pupils

210 capacity

22 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Dunstable

High pressure
New homes approved:2,558
Projected new pupils:640

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dunstable

Admissions Demand - Central Bedfordshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

4,163

Applications

3,574

Got 1st preference

90.0%

Got preferred school

97.0%

Primary admissions across Central Bedfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

23 May 2019
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood
30 November 2016
Requires Improvement
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
Early YearsGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

9.9078%

Overall absence

31.12583%

Persistent absence

151

Enrolments

Authorised6.17695%
Unauthorised3.73085%
Persistent (10%+)31.12583%
Severe (50%+)3.31126%

Absence trend

5.45245%
18/19
6.55446%
20/21
8.2911%
21/22
7.09645%
22/23
9.5295%
23/24
9.9078%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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