The short version
87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Leonard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoustone School
Secondary · Very close
Hillcrest School
Special school · Very close
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Primary · 509m away
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 615m away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chalton Lower School
Primary · 1.3km away
Southfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Chantry Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Chiltern School's Ofsted rating?
The Chiltern School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Chiltern School?
The Chiltern School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Chiltern School take?
The Chiltern School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Chiltern School?
The Chiltern School is in Dunstable, LU5 5PX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Chiltern School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Chiltern School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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