Lark Rise Academy
Lark Rise Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Dunstable, LU6, in the Central Bedfordshire council area. It has 351 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (11 March 2025): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 11 March 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 88 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 40 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 351 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 17.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 7.24% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.51% | 2024/25 |
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