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Lark Rise Academy
Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
359
Capacity
360
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 2% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 88% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community endorsement. While 10% of students achieve the higher standard, there may be room for improvement in this area compared to national averages.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (155 responses)
★★★★★4.4
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
White Other14.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Black African3.1%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.87518, -0.52631 · LU6 3PT
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136345
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.larkrise.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Lark Rise Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lark Rise Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Lark Rise Academy a good school?
Lark Rise Academy scores 98.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Lark Rise Academy?
Based on 155 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lark Rise Academy receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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