Totternhoe Church of England Academy
Dunstable, LU6 1RE · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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36th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,809 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 18.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Totternhoe Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 18.0% 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%, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Club and Board Games Club, or participate in cricket, archery, golf, tennis, netball, quicksticks, athletics, and swimming. A residential trip to Green Park is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Totternhoe Church of England Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are actively addressing weaknesses, with recent improvements in behaviour and support for pupils with special educational needs. While safeguarding standards are met and attendance is improving, the report highlights that achievement and teaching quality currently fall below the expected standard, requiring urgent and sustained action.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with staff applying "clear, fair rules consistently" and dealing with disruption quickly.
- Attendance is improving due to targeted support and close monitoring of patterns for individual pupils and groups.
- Inclusion is prioritised, with staff effectively identifying barriers and providing appropriate support for pupils with additional needs.
- Staff wellbeing has improved, with reports of reduced workload and more "focused and effective" professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have "secure subject knowledge" and teach the full curriculum well so pupils build knowledge accurately.
- Achievement needs to rise, as "not enough pupils achieve as well as they should" in national tests at the end of Year 6.
- Leaders need to improve communication with parents to rebuild confidence in the school’s leadership.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 18% |
| 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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