How many pupils does The Chiltern School have?

The Chiltern School has 347 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Chiltern School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Chiltern School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Chiltern School?

The Chiltern School is located at Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX.

The Chiltern School

Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

3–19

Ages

347

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About The Chiltern School

The Chiltern School is a community special school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 347 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 347 / 400 (87%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

36.9%

Free school meals

17.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%

Overall absence

33.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

53.74

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

7.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

111.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +17.6 vs 2023/24

£47,357

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,501 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 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.

£28,349

Spend per pupil

£26,717

Income per pupil

36%

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: Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Phone: 01582866972
Headteacher: Lisa Leonard
Website: www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Level 3

PermanentFull time£22,110.95 - £23,187.42 · · NJC Level 3A SEN Point 6-9

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Pastoral & welfare

School Healthcare Assistant

PermanentPart time£16,835.77 - £17,102.39 · · NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 4-5

Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply

Site / Catering

Cleaning Supervisor

PermanentPart time£12,904.12 - £13,986.75 · · NJC Level 3D (SEN) Point 9-14

Closes 5 Nov 2026View & apply

Teacher

Speech and Language Therapist

PermanentPart timeNJC 17 - 35 (Depending on experience, qualifications and current NHS Grade)

Closes 22 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Chiltern School?: The Chiltern School is a community special school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does The Chiltern School have?: The Chiltern School has 347 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Chiltern School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Chiltern School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Chiltern School?: The Chiltern School is located at Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX.

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