St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
URN: 109631 • Dunstable LU5 5RG
Overview
- Name
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 109631
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Carroll (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hammersmith Gardens, Dunstable LU5 5RG
Summary
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, located in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 238 pupils, the school has a capacity of 210 and offers a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values. The school’s mission, "Growing in faith: loving and learning together with Jesus," emphasizes the importance of love, respect, and individual development, ensuring that each child is supported to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at St Vincent's is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school features a dedicated nursery that operates morning sessions and encourages children to develop independence and a sense of belonging. Transition to the main school is thoughtfully managed, with close collaboration between nursery and reception staff to ease the process.
Community engagement is integral to the school’s ethos, with regular Mass attendance and strong links to the local parish. The staff are committed to providing a safe and caring environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually, fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.
The curriculum at St Vincent's is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school features a dedicated nursery that operates morning sessions and encourages children to develop independence and a sense of belonging. Transition to the main school is thoughtfully managed, with close collaboration between nursery and reception staff to ease the process.
Community engagement is integral to the school’s ethos, with regular Mass attendance and strong links to the local parish. The staff are committed to providing a safe and caring environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually, fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.
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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)
- Totternhoe Lower School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 238
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 5.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 238 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 5.00 |
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