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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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