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
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 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 Stephen Neal Governor 03/11/2022 03/11/2026 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
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
Debbie Ridler Governor 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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
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 Lisa McGill Trustee 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 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
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
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
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
Miss Amy Morris Local Governor 19/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mrs Constantina Buta Governor 09/11/2023 09/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Clair Howe Governor 05/09/2023 05/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board