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Queensbury Academy

Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU
Part of: ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Queensbury Academy
Dunstable, LU6 3BU
1,154 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
14.20% FSM %
585 Boys
569 Girls
About Queensbury Academy

Queensbury Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Dunstable and the surrounding area in Central Bedfordshire. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,154 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Helen Palmer.

Information on Queensbury Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Ward Dunstable West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038471
URN 138571
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Sharn Basra Chair of Local Governing Body 27/02/2024 26/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Frewing Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 06/01/2025 — N/A
Ms Melissa George Local Governor 17/07/2020 16/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Ruki Heritage Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Palmer Local Governor 31/10/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Vijay Patel Local Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Schoon Local Governor 25/03/2025 25/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss May Thompson Local Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Queensbury Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire.
Queensbury Academy has 1,154 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Queensbury Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Queensbury Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Queensbury Academy is Ms Helen Palmer.
Queensbury Academy is at Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Queensbury Academy: Has a sixth form.
Queensbury Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Helen Palmer
Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU
01582601241
www.queensbury.anthemtrust.uk
Location
LU6 3BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138571
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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