Kensworth Church of England Academy, Dunstable
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This small school creates a warm, welcoming community where every child is known and valued. Staff go the extra mile to support pupils with additional needs, providing tailored help that makes a real difference. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, and children develop strong social skills, resilience, and a genuine love of learning in this nurturing environment.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with open communication and effective systems in place
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities tailored to individual needs
- High-quality professional development for staff aligned with school priorities
- Effective approaches to attendance and behaviour with clear expectations and purposeful support
- Well-developed early years curriculum that prepares children effectively for Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Overall pupil achievement remains below national averages and needs consistent improvement across year groups
- Some pupils are not retaining important knowledge in certain subjects due to gaps in checking understanding
- Handwriting and foundational writing skills initiatives are at early stages and need more time to show impact
- A few early years children need additional support to develop social and communication skills during independent time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Country dancing, art, rounders, residential visits
Kensworth Church of England Academy is a small community school where pupils enjoy a strong sense of belonging and positive relationships. The school has a clear commitment to supporting all learners, particularly those with additional needs, though achievement remains below national averages.
At a Glance
27.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 46% to 71%. Maths has improved from 38% to 57%. Writing has improved from 38% to 71%.
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
19.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
90 pupils
105 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dunstable
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dunstable
Admissions Demand - Central Bedfordshire
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(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.88019%
Overall absence
28.57143%
Persistent absence
63
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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