Dunstable Icknield Lower School
URN: 109444 • Dunstable LU6 3AG
Overview
- Name
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School
- URN
- 109444
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Glynn Stirling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Burr Street, Dunstable LU6 3AG
Summary
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is a mixed community primary school located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 328 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop into confident, lifelong learners. The curriculum is enriched with creative opportunities, aiming to foster self-management, resilience, and independence among students.
The school prides itself on its values-based education approach, which emphasizes respect, inclusion, and empathy, aligning with the five British Values. Dunstable Icknield has achieved the Artsmark Gold Award and a Music Mark Award, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education that includes the arts. The involvement of parents and the local community is highly valued, with opportunities for parents to engage in school activities and support their children's learning experiences.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Glynn Stirling, the school fosters strong partnerships among teachers, parents, and governors, recognizing that collaboration enhances the educational experience for all students. The school’s ethos and community spirit are integral to its mission of nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
The school prides itself on its values-based education approach, which emphasizes respect, inclusion, and empathy, aligning with the five British Values. Dunstable Icknield has achieved the Artsmark Gold Award and a Music Mark Award, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education that includes the arts. The involvement of parents and the local community is highly valued, with opportunities for parents to engage in school activities and support their children's learning experiences.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Glynn Stirling, the school fosters strong partnerships among teachers, parents, and governors, recognizing that collaboration enhances the educational experience for all students. The school’s ethos and community spirit are integral to its mission of nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Lark Rise Academy (72.8)
- Studham CofE Village School (72.0)
- Harlington Lower School (70.2)
- Toddington St George Lower School (70.2)
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 328
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 163
- FSM %
- 13.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 328 | 165 | 163 | 360 | 13.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 328 | 165 | 163 | 360 | 13.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 326 | 184 | 142 | 360 | 7.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 326 | 184 | 142 | 360 | 7.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 316 | 184 | 132 | 360 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 332 | 184 | 148 | 360 | 6.50 |
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