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Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
446
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 41% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 92% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 81% recommending the school, although the lack of higher standard achievements and limited published data may raise some concerns for prospective families. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11 in Central Bedfordshire.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child makes good progress
97%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child feels safe
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.2%
White Other25.6%
Black African8.3%
Asian Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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51.91068, -0.52192 · LU5 5JB
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109585
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.tithefarmprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Tithe Farm Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Tithe Farm Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Tithe Farm Primary School a good school?
Tithe Farm Primary School scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Tithe Farm Primary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tithe Farm Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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