What did Ofsted judge Priory Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Priory Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Priory Academy?

Priory Academy has 830 pupils on roll.

What ages does Priory Academy take?

Priory Academy admits pupils aged 9 to 16.

Where is Priory Academy located?

Priory Academy is located in Dunstable, LU5 4JA, Central Bedfordshire.

How do I apply to Priory Academy?

Priory Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How far from Priory Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Priory Academy for 2026-27 (Year 5) was 0.261 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

What is the largest ethnic background at Priory Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.5% of pupils at Priory Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Priory Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Priory Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Priory Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Priory Academy?: Priory Academy has 830 pupils on roll.
What ages does Priory Academy take?: Priory Academy admits pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is Priory Academy located?: Priory Academy is located in Dunstable, LU5 4JA, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Priory Academy?: Priory Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How far from Priory Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Priory Academy for 2026-27 (Year 5) was 0.261 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at Priory Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.5% of pupils at Priory Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.261miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 5). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Priory Academy, year by year →

Priory Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Priory Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Priory Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Priory Academy?: Priory Academy has 830 pupils on roll.
What ages does Priory Academy take?: Priory Academy admits pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is Priory Academy located?: Priory Academy is located in Dunstable, LU5 4JA, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Priory Academy?: Priory Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How far from Priory Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Priory Academy for 2026-27 (Year 5) was 0.261 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at Priory Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.5% of pupils at Priory Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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