Lark Rise Lower School
URN: 109528 • Dunstable LU6 3PT
Overview
- Name
- Lark Rise Lower School
- URN
- 109528
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sue Attard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cartmel Drive, Dunstable LU6 3PT
Summary
Lark Rise Lower School, located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed community primary school with a capacity of 225 students. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating learning environment, fostering a positive ethos that encourages children to be confident and achieve their full potential. The leadership, headed by Headteacher Romina Lang, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents and carers to nurture children's love for learning.
The curriculum at Lark Rise is designed to be engaging and inspiring, with a strong focus on reading, writing, and mathematics. Core skills are prioritized, and the school incorporates innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. Additionally, the curriculum includes a commitment to social, emotional, and mental health support, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and personally.
Lark Rise Academy promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity, aiming to create a sense of belonging for all students. The school also emphasizes sustainability and the development of digital literacy, preparing children to be responsible and informed citizens in a changing world.
The curriculum at Lark Rise is designed to be engaging and inspiring, with a strong focus on reading, writing, and mathematics. Core skills are prioritized, and the school incorporates innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. Additionally, the curriculum includes a commitment to social, emotional, and mental health support, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and personally.
Lark Rise Academy promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity, aiming to create a sense of belonging for all students. The school also emphasizes sustainability and the development of digital literacy, preparing children to be responsible and informed citizens in a changing world.
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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
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 225
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2010-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 225 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 225 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 225 |
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