All Saints Academy Dunstable

The Special Educational Needs team comprises a SENDCo, a non-teaching Deputy SENDCo and Student Support Workers.

“The Special Educational Needs team includes: - SENDCo - Deputy SENDCo (non-teaching) - Student Support Workers”

The Special Educational Needs department is led by the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

“The Special Educational Needs department is led by the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.”

Safeguarding concerns can be reported to any staff member and/or referred to children’s services.

“If you have a safeguarding concern contact any member of staff and/or refer to children services”

Kate Searle is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Kate Searle Designated Safeguarding Lead”

A top-performing student achieved six grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s at GCSE.

“Well done to all our top performers, especially Max who was awarded 6x grade 9s, 1x grade 8 and 2x grade 7s”

The school describes its sixth form as small.

“The All Saints Academy Sixth Form (GOOD – OFSTED 2019) is a small Sixth Form.”

A student says classes are small enough for everyone to contribute and receive inclusion.

“The classes are small so everyone gets a chance to contribute and no one is left behind!”

Sixth-form students can apply for senior student roles and join the Sixth Form leadership team.

“Students in the Sixth Form can apply to be Head Boy/Head Girl, or Deputy Head Boy/Head Girl, and join the Sixth Form leadership team.”

Sixth-form students are offered curriculum and pastoral trips, visits and outside-speaker talks.

“Sixth Form students are offered a range of curriculum and pastoral trips, visits and talks by outside speakers throughout the academic year.”

The Church of England academy says faith is central to its work and its vision shapes daily life.

“All Saints Academy is a Church of England Academy. Our faith is central to everything that we do and our vision of “Living Well Together with Dignity, Faith and Hope” shapes our daily lives and work.”

The academy's Christian vision is “Living Well Together with Dignity, Faith and Hope.”

“Living Well Together with Dignity, Faith and Hope”

Sixth Form students are encouraged to use the Learning Resource Centre during private study and receive additional privileges.

“Sixth Form students are encouraged to use the LRC during their private study periods and receive additional privileges.”

The sixth form uses the 16–19 Tuition Fund for additional small-group and one-to-one tuition preparing students for GCSE English and maths resits.

“Primarily, the funding will be used to provide additional small group (5 – 7 learners) tutoring to help prepare students for GCSE English and maths Resits. The funding will also be used to provide 1:1 tuition for some students to help them prepare for GCSE English and maths resits.”

Internal applicants must work toward entrance requirements and obtain a supportive reference.

“Students will also need to strive to meet the entrance requirements and will need a supportive reference from their Tutor and Head of Year”

Current Year 11 students must complete an internal application form.

“Students in Year 11 are expected to complete the internal application form in order to apply.”

The sixth form offers opportunities intended to strengthen UCAS applications and CVs.

“We also provide students with opportunities that will help them to enrich and support their UCAS applications and CVs.”

Ofsted reported that sixth formers received support with applications to higher education, employment and training and were prepared for their next stage.

“_“Sixth formers are provided with sufficient guidance as they prepare for examinations and appropriate support in making applications for higher education, employment and training. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education and the world of work.” Ofsted, 2017_”

In 2023, 25% achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs.

“| Percentage Achieving Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% |”

In 2025, 25.2% achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs.

“| Percentage Achieving Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25.2% |”