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Queensbury Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Queensbury Academy
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- Dunstable LU6 3BU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Progress in Years 7 to 10 is strong.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in the school is good. Pupils are respectful of their teachers and each other.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained and can explore areas of teaching that work best for their pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have a well-developed system of lesson monitoring and staff training.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is consistently good in most subjects. Some history teaching needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and pupils say the school is safe and supportive.
Communication: School communicates effectively about their progress and safety.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are complimentary about the care the school provides.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders understand their roles well and ensure staff are trained to keep pupils safe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ambition for outcomes to improve and detailed plans to ensure this happens.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective, and pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school is a harmonious community upholding respect and values.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers a range of appropriate academic and vocational courses in the sixth form.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are well-supported in balancing academic and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Social facilities are good.
Career Counselling Services: All students undertake work experience related to their field of study.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are guided to make good initial course choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are making good progress.
Subjects Offered: Sixth-form offers a wide choice of academic and vocational programmes.
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Queensbury Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1195 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 98% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.30% | 35.00% | 11.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 24.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 38.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 5.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 9.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 33.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.25% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 20.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.69% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.19% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 27.43% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 43.24% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 24.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 12.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.25% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 33.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 34.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.88% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 6 | 32.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 12 | 48.94% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 28.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 2 | 14.72% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.43% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 30.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.36% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 6 | 27.39% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 1 | 44.17% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 6 | 9.11% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 5 | 13.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 25.92% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 36.15% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 0.38% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 27.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 42.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 24% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 10.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 186 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 77.69% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 26% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.23% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.85% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.85% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.04 | 23.86 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.29 | 23.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.30% | 8.74% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 111 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 59.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 24.8% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 5.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.33 | 31.45 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.8 | 32.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.0% | 11.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 111 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 26.7% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.4% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.90 4 | 29.09 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.84 2 | 26.96 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 8.47% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 130 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 52.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 11.89% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 27.78% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 5.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.14 2 | 27.73 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.75 1 | 29.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.1% | 10.09% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 22.89% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.78% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 17.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.06 | 22.38 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.85 | 25.62 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.09% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 24.78% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 8.89% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.56% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queensbury Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1