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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
347
Capacity
400
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for students aged 3 to 19. However, it is important to note that there are currently no students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating challenges in academic performance. The school serves 347 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score suggesting it performs better than 43% of schools in the area, which may be a consideration for parents assessing local options.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other9.8%
Mixed Other5.8%
Asian Other3.7%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.91488, -0.50182 · LU5 5PX
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109746
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.chiltern.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chiltern School rated by Ofsted?
The Chiltern School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2012.
Is The Chiltern School a good school?
The Chiltern School scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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