Harlington Upper School
URN: 137941 • Dunstable LU5 6NX
Overview
- Name
- Harlington Upper School
- URN
- 137941
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525755100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Goswell End Road, Dunstable LU5 6NX
Summary
Harlington Upper School, located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,198 students and a capacity of 1,360. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to understand their roles within the community. The ethos promotes altruism, ambition, and accountability, ensuring that students are not only aware of their actions but also motivated to achieve their full potential, regardless of their backgrounds.
The curriculum at Harlington Upper School is designed to inspire ambition and facilitate exceptional progress towards further education, employment, or training. The school places a strong emphasis on leadership, with various student councils and leadership teams actively involved in school governance and community initiatives. This includes charity events and environmental awareness campaigns, allowing students to contribute positively to both the school and the wider community.
Harlington Upper School aims to create well-rounded individuals who are self-aware and responsible. Through a collaborative approach, students are encouraged to express their opinions and participate in school life, fostering a sense of belonging and accountability among the student body. For more information, visit their website at [harlington.org](http://www.harlington.org).
The curriculum at Harlington Upper School is designed to inspire ambition and facilitate exceptional progress towards further education, employment, or training. The school places a strong emphasis on leadership, with various student councils and leadership teams actively involved in school governance and community initiatives. This includes charity events and environmental awareness campaigns, allowing students to contribute positively to both the school and the wider community.
Harlington Upper School aims to create well-rounded individuals who are self-aware and responsible. Through a collaborative approach, students are encouraged to express their opinions and participate in school life, fostering a sense of belonging and accountability among the student body. For more information, visit their website at [harlington.org](http://www.harlington.org).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- NEWS & EVENTS (calendar)
- Forms and Letters (calendar)
- Newletters (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- ADMISSIONS / JOIN US (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Admissions 2026 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queensbury Academy (62.2)
- Harlington Upper School (45.2)
- Kingsland Community College (45.2)
- Queensbury Upper School (45.2)
- The Northfields Technology College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1360
- Pupils
- 1198
- Boys
- 613
- Girls
- 585
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1198 | 613 | 585 | 1360 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1248 | 635 | 613 | 1360 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1193 | 593 | 600 | 1360 | 7.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1193 | 593 | 600 | 1360 | 7.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1194 | 587 | 607 | 1360 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1183 | 587 | 596 | 1360 | 6.30 |
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