Watling Lower School
URN: 109499 • Dunstable LU6 3BJ
Overview
- Name
- Watling Lower School
- URN
- 109499
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Cook (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582662232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable LU6 3BJ
Summary
Watling Lower School, located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, is a community primary school that accommodates 197 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos is built around core values of kindness, respect, and responsibility, fostering a supportive atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Watling Lower School focuses on developing foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. The school aims to instill a love of learning and a growth mindset, helping children build self-confidence and resilience. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, ensuring that students feel secure and valued.
Watling Lower School also offers a nursery for children aged 2-4, promoting early development through play-based learning. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting children's education and development. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Watling Lower School focuses on developing foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. The school aims to instill a love of learning and a growth mindset, helping children build self-confidence and resilience. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, ensuring that students feel secure and valued.
Watling Lower School also offers a nursery for children aged 2-4, promoting early development through play-based learning. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting children's education and development. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Chair of Governors annual report to parents (governance)
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Our Governing Body (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Home (sen)
- SEND Parent Partnership Service (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 97
- FSM %
- 4.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 100 | 97 | 150 | 4.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 150 | 8.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 202 | 91 | 111 | 150 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 202 | 91 | 111 | 150 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 96 | 107 | 150 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 90 | 104 | 225 | 12.70 |
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