Is Kensworth Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 19th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kensworth Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Kensworth Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kensworth Church of England Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Kensworth Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kensworth Church of England Academy

Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RH

Local ranking19th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 57.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 7

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 83
Boys: 56 (62%)
Girls: 34 (38%)
Capacity: 105 (86% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 15.1%
EAL: 2.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 14.5%
SEN Support: 6.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,821/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 9.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.5%
White Other: 12.1%
Mixed Other: 3.6%
White Traveller: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%

73.5%

White British

12.1%

White Other

3.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01582872336

office@ken.dsamat.co.uk

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Common Road

Dunstable, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144458
UKPRN: 10063713
Establishment No.: 2008
Trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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