The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 461
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Romina Lang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Lowther Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatling Lower School
Primary · 439m away
Queensbury Academy
Secondary · 854m away
Priory Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 903m away
Priory Academy
All-through · 903m away
St. Augustine's Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Streetfield Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
Manshead School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Manshead Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ardley Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ardley Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ardley Hill Academy?
Ardley Hill Academy currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ardley Hill Academy take?
Ardley Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ardley Hill Academy?
Ardley Hill Academy is in Dunstable, LU6 3NZ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ardley Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ardley Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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