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Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
352
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending the school. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably lower than the national average, it still ranks in the top 7% compared to other schools in the UK. However, there are no pupils reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% 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 (24 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
92%
My child feels safe
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
79%
School supports development
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.1%
White Other11.9%
Black African11.9%
Mixed W+Asian5.7%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
traveller_irish1.4%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.90567, -0.52098 · LU5 5HH
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN143850
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy a good school?
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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