The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Romina Lang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lark Rise Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lark Rise Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lark Rise Academy?
Lark Rise Academy currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lark Rise Academy take?
Lark Rise Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lark Rise Academy?
Lark Rise Academy is in Dunstable, LU6 3PT, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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