Located in Dunstable, The Northfields Technology College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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 Northfields Technology College 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: | Houghton Road, Dunstable, LU5 5AB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 109648 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1046 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis Primary School St Michael's Avenue , Houghton Regis LU5 5DH | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Lower School Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitehead CofE School Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 53 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 932 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,759 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 | 1,087 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 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield School Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.