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Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.3 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
461
Capacity
520
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 60% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 63% of schools nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 3%, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 2 to 11. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 July 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
White Other8.0%
Black African6.1%
Asian Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.87636, -0.51617 · LU6 3NZ
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138209
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ardleyhill.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ardley Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ardley Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.
Is Ardley Hill Academy a good school?
Ardley Hill Academy scores 37.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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