Lark Rise Academy
URN: 136345 • Dunstable LU6 3PT
Overview
- Name
- Lark Rise Academy
- URN
- 136345
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Romina Lang (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582607852
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cartmel Drive, Dunstable LU6 3PT
Summary
Lark Rise Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 359 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on fostering confidence and achievement, Lark Rise Academy aims to support each child's development through a positive ethos and effective teaching practices.
The curriculum at Lark Rise is designed to inspire and engage students, focusing on core areas such as Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Sustainability, Values, and Digital Literacy. The school prioritises oracy development and vocabulary acquisition to enhance students' communication skills. Enrichment opportunities, referred to as 'Magic Moments,' are integrated into the learning experience to cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Lark Rise Academy values collaboration with parents and external professionals to support children's social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school promotes an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, ensuring that all children feel accepted and empowered to become confident, resilient learners.
The curriculum at Lark Rise is designed to inspire and engage students, focusing on core areas such as Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Sustainability, Values, and Digital Literacy. The school prioritises oracy development and vocabulary acquisition to enhance students' communication skills. Enrichment opportunities, referred to as 'Magic Moments,' are integrated into the learning experience to cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Lark Rise Academy values collaboration with parents and external professionals to support children's social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school promotes an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, ensuring that all children feel accepted and empowered to become confident, resilient learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- 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)
- Totternhoe Lower School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 359
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 185
- FSM %
- 5.70
- Open date
- 2010-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 359 | 174 | 185 | 360 | 5.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 360 | 175 | 185 | 360 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 354 | 172 | 182 | 360 | 3.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 354 | 172 | 182 | 360 | 3.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 349 | 171 | 178 | 360 | 4.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 357 | 177 | 180 | 360 | 5.40 |
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