How many pupils does Ardley Hill Academy have?

Ardley Hill Academy has 461 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ardley Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ardley Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).

How does Ardley Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Ardley Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ardley Hill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ardley Hill Academy is part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Ardley Hill Academy?

Ardley Hill Academy is located at Lowther Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ.

Ardley Hill Academy

Lowther Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ

Good

Inspected 16 July 2024

Good

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

461

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ardley Hill Academy

Ardley Hill Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 461 pupils on roll. It is part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 461 / 520 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.8%

Free school meals

22.7%

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

8.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

13.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

23.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

17.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.5 vs 2023/24

£44,931

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,814 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,302

Spend per pupil

£6,309

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lowther Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ
Phone: 01582667955
Headteacher: Romina Lang
Website: www.ardleyhill.org.uk

Academy Trust

CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ardley Hill Academy?: Ardley Hill Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Ardley Hill Academy have?: Ardley Hill Academy has 461 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ardley Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?: Ardley Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).
How does Ardley Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Ardley Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ardley Hill Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ardley Hill Academy is part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Ardley Hill Academy?: Ardley Hill Academy is located at Lowther Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ.

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