Dunstable Icknield Lower School, based in Dunstable, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a academy converter 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 313 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.2% boys and 51.8% girls. Around 15.4% 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.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.1%. other white pupils make up about 24.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Burr Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AG |
| Website: | www.dunstableicknield.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582663709 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Glynn Stirling |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151210 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 340 |
| Number of Pupils: | 313 |
| Number of Boys: | 151 |
| Number of Girls: | 162 |
| White British | 36.10% | 113 |
| Other White | 24.30% | 76 |
| Indian | 7.70% | 24 |
| African | 5.80% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 4.80% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 4.50% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.50% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.