Educational Establishments

Ardley Hill Academy

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Headteacher Headteacher Stephen Fox
Address Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3NZ
Website www.ardleyhill.org.uk
Telephone 01582667955
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 520
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 454 (235 / 219)
Percentage Free School Meals 11.7%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Neil Williams Chair of Local Governing Body 07/10/2019 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Victoria Cinato Local Governor 05/10/2020 05/10/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elaine Clinton Local Governor 07/10/2019 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Alan Hall Local Governor 27/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ryan O'Connell Local Governor 17/03/2021 16/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Sawyer Local Governor 07/10/2019 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Trevor Local Governor 23/04/2023 07/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

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Headteacher Mr David Bower
Address Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Leighton Court

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1EW
Website www.ashtonstpeters.beds.sch.uk/
Telephone 01582663410
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 205 (104 / 101)
Percentage Free School Meals 13.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Joanna Davis Governor 12/10/2022 12/10/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr David John Harper Governor 22/02/2021 31/03/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Dr Abdullah Khan Governor 22/01/2020 07/06/2024 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Stephen Neal Governor 03/11/2022 03/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Sunners Governor 08/06/2021 09/06/2025 Elected by parents
Dunstable Icknield Lower School

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Headteacher Mrs Glynn Stirling
Address Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Burr Street

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3AG
Website www.dunstableicknield.co.uk
Telephone 01582663709
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 360
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 336 (183 / 153)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.3%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Rowena Harrison Chair of Governors 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Buck Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Charlotte Lea Robbins Governor 25/11/2021 24/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Lloyd Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Stephanie Lynch Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by parents
George Musengeyi Governor 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Debbie Ridler Governor 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Danni Strickler Governor 06/05/2022 05/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Bano Talpur Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by parents
Hadrian Academy

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Headteacher Mr Ross Griffin
Address Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4SR
Website www.hadrianacademy.co.uk
Telephone 01582618400
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 360
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 370 (197 / 173)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Miss Angela Leishman Chair of Trustees 01/11/2023 01/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marion Auker Trustee 01/11/2023 01/11/2024 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Lisa Clare Bird Trustee 11/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Raine Brewster Trustee 04/11/2022 04/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr John Chatterley Trustee 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Ellie Crouchman Trustee 25/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elaine Faunch Trustee 16/03/2021 16/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa McGill Trustee 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Meadows Trustee 01/11/2023 01/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Norris Trustee 15/09/2023 15/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Ross Iain Paterson Trustee 04/11/2022 04/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Roberts Trustee 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Seddon Trustee 01/11/2023 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Lancot School

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Headteacher Miss Claire Probert
Address Lancot School
Lancot Drive

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2AP
Website
Telephone 01582667956
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 455 (252 / 203)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Noshin Hussain Chair of Local Governing Body 05/10/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Fraser Local Governor 27/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Gardner Local Governor 17/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda Jeffreys Local Governor 06/07/2023 06/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Dianne Lowther Local Governor 27/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shaz Mahmood Local Governor 30/11/2022 30/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Claire Probert Local Governor 01/05/2022 01/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lark Rise Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Romina Lang
Address Lark Rise Academy
Cartmel Drive

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3PT
Website www.larkrise.com
Telephone 01582607852
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 360
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 365 (177 / 188)
Percentage Free School Meals 6.60%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Adrian Gould Chair of Local Governing Body 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Bidgood Local Governor 01/06/2022 31/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Danielle Hearne Local Governor 01/03/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Horner Local Governor 12/05/2022 11/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Patis Local Governor 01/06/2022 31/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Waterman Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pat Wilson Local Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Priory Academy

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Headteacher Mr Ian Bailey
Address Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4JA
Website http://www.prioryacademy.co.uk/
Telephone 01582661158
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education All-through (Ages 9 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 700
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 770 (395 / 375)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.5%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Vanessa Green Chair of Local Governing Body 30/09/2020 09/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Amanda Cook Local Governor 15/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marcus Fleming Local Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Alec Hales Local Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Steven Kinson Local Governor 19/11/2019 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ashley Mead Local Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Montgomery Local Governor 20/03/2019 19/03/2027 Appointed by academy members
Catherine Morris Local Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Cassie Sansone Local Governor 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jana Veyres Local Governor 27/11/2020 26/11/2024 Elected by parents
St Christophers Academy

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Headteacher Principal Thomas Clarke
Address St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4NJ
Website www.stchristophersacademy.org
Telephone 01582500960
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 330
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 389 (191 / 198)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Craig Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 25/05/2023 31/08/2024 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Carly Conway Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenna Dearden Local Governor 30/03/2022 13/03/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Amy Morris Local Governor 19/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zoe Nutt Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Wells Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
St. Augustine's Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Amanda Howes
Address St. Augustine's Academy
Oakwood Avenue

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4AS
Website www.staugustinesacademy.co.uk
Telephone 01582661778
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 178 (98 / 80)
Percentage Free School Meals 42.1%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Councillor Carole Hegley Chair of Trustees 15/06/2021 14/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Gary Clarke Trustee 01/01/2022 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Justine Fourmy Trustee 09/07/2021 08/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rupinder Kaur Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Julie Latchford Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerry Sullivan Trustee 09/07/2021 08/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Moira Wollington Trustee 15/06/2021 14/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elaine Woolhead Trustee 29/09/2021 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Watling Lower School

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Headteacher Mr Robert Cook
Address Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3BJ
Website http://www.watlinglower.org.uk
Telephone 01582662232
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 150
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 203 (104 / 99)
Percentage Free School Meals 8.90%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Frances Calvert Governor 11/05/2022 10/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Faulder Governor 24/05/2019 23/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Adam Hughes Governor 09/07/2019 08/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Donna McLean Governor 21/01/2022 20/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Stuart Moodey Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Rachel Phillips Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Weatherfield Academy

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Headteacher Headteacher Joe Selmes
Address Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1AF
Website http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/schools/weatherf/index.htm
Telephone 01582605632
Type of Establishment Academy special converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 7 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 124
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 165 (108 / 57)
Percentage Free School Meals 30.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Jacqui Hunt Chair of Trustees 01/01/2005 01/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms kelly Harris Trustee 20/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
June Hoare Trustee 01/06/2021 01/06/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Trevor Rix Trustee 01/12/1998 01/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Westfield Nursery School

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Headteacher Mrs Elizabeth Collins
Address Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1DL
Website http://www.westfieldnurseryschool.org
Telephone 01582608650
Type of Establishment Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Nursery (Ages 2 - 5)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 125 (45 / 80)
Percentage Free School Meals 0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Maxine Boyle Chair of Governors 17/10/2011 17/10/2024 Appointed by LA
Mrs Debbie Cannings Governor 24/02/2022 23/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Elizabeth Grant Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Poppy Heading Governor 07/07/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Willow Nursery School

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Headteacher Mrs Leigh Davies
Address Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent

Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4QU
Website www.willownursery.co.uk
Telephone 01582662600
Type of Establishment Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Nursery (Ages 2 - 5)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 96 (50 / 46)
Percentage Free School Meals 0%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr John Hassall Chair of Governors 03/10/2017 03/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Constantina Buta Governor 09/11/2023 09/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Hassall Governor 03/06/2021 03/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Clair Howe Governor 05/09/2023 05/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gloria Martin Governor 04/09/2017 04/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB