Lark Rise Academy

About Lark Rise Academy

Lark Rise Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 359 pupils on roll. It is part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

359 / 360 (100%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 March 2025

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 3 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

Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT

Phone

01582607852

Headteacher

Romina Lang

Website

www.larkrise.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lark Rise Academy?

Lark Rise Academy is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Lark Rise Academy have?

Lark Rise Academy has 359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lark Rise Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at Lark Rise Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lark Rise Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lark Rise Academy is part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Lark Rise Academy?

Lark Rise Academy is located at Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT.