Dunstable Icknield Lower School is a primary school in Dunstable, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Dunstable Icknield Lower School currently has around 328 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.6%.
| Address: | Burr Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Glynn Stirling |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109444 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 328 |
| Number of Boys: | 165 |
| Number of Girls: | 163 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.6% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Leighton Court , LU6 1EW | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead Church of England Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 2,501 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 | 963 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 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield School Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stannard School Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.