Watling Lower School, based in Dunstable, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Watling Lower School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
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: | Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3BJ |
| Website: | http://www.watlinglower.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582662232 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Robert Cook |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151796 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/09/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardley Hill Lower School Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardley Hill Academy Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 2out 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 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead Church of England Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 2,221 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 | 1,315 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 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stannard School Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield School Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.