Queensbury Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Queensbury Academy
Address: Langdale Road
Town/City: Dunstable
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: LU6 3BU
Telephone Number: 01582 601241
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Anthem Schools Trust
Sponsor: Anthem Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Helen Palmer
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1093 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.8%

Location and administration

URN: 138571
DfE Number: 823/4002
UKPRN: 10038471
UPRN: 100081196759
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (E14001206)
Electoral Ward: Dunstable West (E05014407)

Easting & Northing: 501408E, 220987N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 52' 43.95" N 0° 31' 41.13" W
Plus Code: 9C3XVFHC+GQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Lark Rise Academy (0.4km)
  2. Dunstable Icknield Lower School (0.7km)
  3. Watling Lower School (0.7km)
  4. Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School (0.8km)
  5. Ardley Hill Academy (0.9km)
  6. Priory Academy (1.1km)
  7. Lancot School (1.2km)
  8. Beecroft Academy (1.3km)
  9. Westfield Nursery School (1.4km)
  10. Weatherfield Academy (1.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Sharn Basra - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Ms Melissa George - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
  • Mr Vijay Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
  • Mr David Schoon - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Ms Ajantha Antoinette Karunaratne Thirimanne Hettige - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 15 June 2026.
  • Miss May Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.