Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
URN: 143850 • Dunstable LU5 5HH
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
- URN
- 143850
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natasha Chiswell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582865466
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Angels Lane, Dunstable LU5 5HH
Summary
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. As part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust, the school serves children from 2 years old through to the end of Key Stage 2. With a current enrolment of 210 pupils and a capacity of 352, the academy aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued.
The school places a strong emphasis on children's welfare, happiness, and safety, aligning with its ethos of fostering a supportive community. The curriculum is designed to engage students and prepare them for future educational phases, with a nursery offering flexible hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as a pre-school for younger children.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about its offerings and community spirit. The academy also provides opportunities for extracurricular activities and maintains a commitment to keeping families informed through regular updates and events. For more information, visit their website at [thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk](https://www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk).
The school places a strong emphasis on children's welfare, happiness, and safety, aligning with its ethos of fostering a supportive community. The curriculum is designed to engage students and prepare them for future educational phases, with a nursery offering flexible hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as a pre-school for younger children.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about its offerings and community spirit. The academy also provides opportunities for extracurricular activities and maintains a commitment to keeping families informed through regular updates and events. For more information, visit their website at [thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk](https://www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Our SEND Offer (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Future Events (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 352
- Pupils
- 210
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 34.50
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 100 | 110 | 352 | 34.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 86 | 106 | 352 | 32.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 352 | 25.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 352 | 25.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 117 | 112 | 352 | 22.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 257 | 129 | 128 | 352 | 16.70 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.