Dunstable Icknield Lower School
URN: 151210 • Dunstable LU6 3AG
Overview
- Name
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School
- URN
- 151210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Glynn Stirling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582663709
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burr Street, Dunstable LU6 3AG
Summary
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is a mixed primary academy located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 313 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum is designed to enhance learning experiences while promoting values-based education, which emphasizes patience, tolerance, and respect.
The school prides itself on its strong community involvement, encouraging parents and carers to participate actively in school life. This partnership enhances the educational experience for all students, supported by initiatives such as the Friends of Icknield Lower School (FOILS) and a dedicated Board of Governors. Dunstable Icknield has also achieved the Artsmark Gold Award and a Music Mark Award, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education that includes the arts.
Headteacher Glynn Stirling emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children to contribute positively to society. The school’s ethos aligns with the British Values, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop essential social and relationship skills.
The school prides itself on its strong community involvement, encouraging parents and carers to participate actively in school life. This partnership enhances the educational experience for all students, supported by initiatives such as the Friends of Icknield Lower School (FOILS) and a dedicated Board of Governors. Dunstable Icknield has also achieved the Artsmark Gold Award and a Music Mark Award, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education that includes the arts.
Headteacher Glynn Stirling emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children to contribute positively to society. The school’s ethos aligns with the British Values, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop essential social and relationship skills.
Useful links
- School website by Cleverbox (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Scholars’ Education Trust (other)
- Arbor (other)
- School Performance Tables (other)
- Facebook (other)
- DILS Instagram (other)
- Scholars' Education Trust Border (other)
- Trust Governance and Financial Information (other)
- Policies (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
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 313
- Boys
- 151
- Girls
- 162
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- 2024-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 313 | 151 | 162 | 360 | 15.40 |
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