Lark Rise Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Lark Rise Academy is a primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 11 March 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, LU6 3PT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 351 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 7.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 11 March 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are charming, compassionate and confident because of the guidance they receive at home and in school.”
- “Having adults around them who encourage personal responsibility means pupils try their best and support their peers.”
- “A wealth of well-being support is in place, including trained therapists and planned check-ins with trusted staff.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 88% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 69 first-preference applications, 45 offers in total, 44 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Central Bedfordshire.
- Ardley Hill Academy 0.4 mi Good
- Watling Lower School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lancot School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Beecroft Academy 1.0 mi Good
- St. Augustine's Academy 1.1 mi School remains Good
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.3 mi Good