Queensbury Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queensbury Academy.

Dunstable, LU63BU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
41.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.4%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Langdale Road
Dunstable, LU63BU
Phone
1582601241
Website
queensbury.anthemtrust.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138571
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU
Website
www.queensbury.anthemtrust.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,195
Free School Meals
13.6% (163 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
91.7%
Ebacc Entry:
11.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.8%
Ebacc Languages:
24.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.56
Progress 8 Range:
-0.76 to -0.37
University Progression:
53.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
68 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.4 (+10.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
133
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,195 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Co-operation Aspiration Respect Endeavour

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher message from Mrs H Palmer emphasising student success, an inclusive, supportive culture, and the school’s values of CARE (Co-operation, Aspiration, Respect, Endeavour) and aims to be a leading school in the area with focus on achievement, wellbeing and belonging.

Facilities

Two on-site kitchens (East and West) East Kitchen serves Years 7-9; West Kitchen serves Years 10-13 East Kitchen opens for breakfast from 8:00am Main canteen and outside serving POD Biometric thumb scan payments for meals

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Intent Scholars Guides Courses and exam boards: KS4 Courses and exam boards: KS5 Curriculum Catch-Up Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Year 9 Options Sixth Form Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Queensbury Academy is an 11–18 co-educational comprehensive academy. Admission to Year 7 is 210 places. The Anthem Community Council, on behalf of Anthem Trust, is the admissions authority. Applications for Year 7 are made to the home Local Authority, with offers communicated via the national process. Sixth Form admissions are subject to entry requirements as outlined in the Sixth Form Prospectus.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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