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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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