166
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Weatherfield Academy · All-through · Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
166
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
43%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AF
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 166 | 8.0 | 100% | 0% | 43% | 9% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 164 | 7.8 | 100% | 0% | 36% | 9% | 22% |
| 2022/23 | 165 | 8.9 | 100% | 1% | 33% | 10% | 19% |
| 2021/22 | 147 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 30% | 11% | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 155 | 8.3 | 100% | 1% | 23% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 134 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 45% | 6% | 17% |
| 2017/18 | 118 | 8.6 | 100% | 1% | 50% | 9% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 126 | 7.9 | 100% | 1% | 52% | 8% | 20% |
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