Located in Dunstable, Harlington Lower School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Harlington Lower School currently has around 140 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 5.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westoning Road, Dunstable, LU5 6PD |
| Website: | www.harlingtonlower.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01525752500 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Blunt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 138938 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 140 |
| Number of Boys: | 69 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.70% | 106 |
| Pakistani | 5.70% | 8 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 5 |
| African | 1.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoning Lower School High Street , Westoning MK45 5JH | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Foundation school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoning Lower School High Street , Westoning MK45 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX | - not rated | 445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School Flitwick Road , Westoning MK45 5AA | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.