Downside Lower School is a primary school in Dunstable, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Downside Lower School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Marilyn Ravenor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109589 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Lower School Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Augustine's Academy Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardley Hill Lower School Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manshead Church of England Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stannard School Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.