Tithe Farm Primary School
Dunstable, LU5 5JB · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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33rd of 36 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 95 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 3,191 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tithe Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Tithe Farm Primary School
Overview
Tithe Farm Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds, including many speaking English as an additional language, achieve well. The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum, strong pastoral support, and high-quality teaching that fosters resilience and confidence.
Strengths
- The school provides "high-quality pastoral support" for emotional well-being, with pupils knowing teachers are "always on hand to offer support".
- A clear ethos, the ‘Tithe Farm Way’, ensures pupils behave well, are "polite and caring", and feel "happy and safe".
- Staff teach reading effectively, giving pupils "strong foundations" through carefully chosen sounds and matched books.
- Teachers present information clearly and encourage pupils to "make connections between topics", making learning memorable.
- Leaders are "highly reflective" and governors provide support and challenge that "drives improvement in the best interests of all pupils".
Areas to improve
- Pupils’ learning is not always "systematically checked", meaning some misconceptions are not addressed before moving on.
- In the early years, some learning activities are "not designed well enough" for children to achieve intended learning independently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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