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Lark Rise Academy

Dunstable, LU6 3PT · Central Bedfordshire · primary school

Ofsted: Not judged · 2025 Mixed Primary
OfstedNot judged
Pupils359
FSM5.7%
KS2 expected88%

Catchment / designated area

Catchment area is explicit in the standard criteria order (after staff children, before pure distance) — though one school (St Andrew's, Biggleswade) is dropping its catchment from 2026, showing this can vary by individual school.

Source: Central Bedfordshire admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2025-03-11)

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Ardley Hill Academy 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Dunstable, LU6 3NZ Watling Lower School 0.5 mi · Primary Dunstable, LU6 3BJ Dunstable Icknield Lower School 0.6 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Dunstable, LU6 3AG Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Dunstable, LU6 1EW Lancot School 0.9 mi · Primary · Good Dunstable, LU6 2AP Beecroft Academy 1.0 mi · Primary · Good Dunstable, LU6 1DW

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Central Bedfordshire admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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