The Chiltern School, based in Dunstable, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Chiltern School currently has around 347 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72% boys and 28% girls. Around 32.4% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 10.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.9%).
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.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
| Website: | www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582866972 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Leonard |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109746 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 347 |
| Number of Boys: | 250 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.90% | 208 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 34 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 20 |
| African | 3.70% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 13 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree Primary Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Park Community Primary Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houstone School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire UTC Parkside Drive , Kingsland Skills Centre LU5 5PY | - not rated | 232 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Community College Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PY | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,429 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 | 3,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire PRU Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PY | - not rated | 232 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School Regis Education Centre , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | - not rated | 314 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.