Dunstable Icknield Lower School

About Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Dunstable Icknield Lower School is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 313 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 52.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–9

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

313 / 340 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 November 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Burr Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3AG

Phone

01582663709

Headteacher

Ian Bailey

Website

www.dunstableicknield.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dunstable Icknield Lower School?

Dunstable Icknield Lower School is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9.

How many pupils does Dunstable Icknield Lower School have?

Dunstable Icknield Lower School has 313 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dunstable Icknield Lower School's Ofsted rating?

Dunstable Icknield Lower School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

Is Dunstable Icknield Lower School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dunstable Icknield Lower School is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Dunstable Icknield Lower School?

Dunstable Icknield Lower School is located at Burr Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3AG.