Ardley Hill Academy
URN: 138209 • Dunstable LU6 3NZ
Overview
- Name
- Ardley Hill Academy
- URN
- 138209
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Fox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582667955
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lowther Road, Dunstable LU6 3NZ
Summary
Ardley Hill Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 461 pupils and a capacity of 520. The school promotes a nurturing environment where every day is viewed as a learning opportunity, encapsulated in their ethos of "Learning for Life." The core values of the academy are represented by the acronym REACH, which stands for resilience, engagement, aspiration, communication, and health. These principles guide the school's approach to education, encouraging pupils to aim high and achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Ardley Hill Academy is designed to empower students and foster a passion for learning. It adheres to the National Curriculum 2014 while also extending beyond its requirements. The school focuses on developing independence and resilience, ensuring that pupils are engaged and motivated in their studies. Lessons are structured to build on prior knowledge, enabling students to progress effectively across all subjects.
Community involvement and communication with parents are integral to the academy's mission. Ardley Hill Academy strives to create a supportive and healthy environment, working collaboratively with families to achieve the best outcomes for each child. The school aims to inspire students to overcome barriers to learning and to become ambitious, well-rounded individuals prepared for their future.
The curriculum at Ardley Hill Academy is designed to empower students and foster a passion for learning. It adheres to the National Curriculum 2014 while also extending beyond its requirements. The school focuses on developing independence and resilience, ensuring that pupils are engaged and motivated in their studies. Lessons are structured to build on prior knowledge, enabling students to progress effectively across all subjects.
Community involvement and communication with parents are integral to the academy's mission. Ardley Hill Academy strives to create a supportive and healthy environment, working collaboratively with families to achieve the best outcomes for each child. The school aims to inspire students to overcome barriers to learning and to become ambitious, well-rounded individuals prepared for their future.
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 520
- Pupils
- 461
- Boys
- 237
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 461 | 237 | 224 | 520 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 459 | 243 | 216 | 520 | 12.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 459 | 229 | 230 | 520 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 459 | 229 | 230 | 520 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 471 | 240 | 231 | 520 | 11.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 489 | 249 | 240 | 520 | 10.20 |
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