Priory Academy Catchment Area
Priory Academy is a academy converter special school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–16, with 808 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9–16
Age range
808
Pupils
700
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Priory Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Priory Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Central Bedfordshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Central Bedfordshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Priory Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, LU5 4JA
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 9–16 years
- Free school meals
- 13.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138181
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Frequently Asked Questions — Priory Academy
Is Priory Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Priory Academy currently has 808 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Priory Academy? ▾
Admission to Priory Academy is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Priory Academy cover? ▾
Priory Academy is a special school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Priory Academy? ▾
Priory Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.