Tithe Farm Primary School

A not judged community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tithe Farm Primary School.

Dunstable, LU55JB Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tithe Farm Road
Houghton Regis
Dunstable, LU55JB
Phone
1582865047
Website
tithefarmprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109585
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JB
Website
www.tithefarmprimary.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
444
Free School Meals
22.9% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
444 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Fully inclusive Life-long learners Resilient Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Tithe Farm Primary School. Headteacher is Mrs Rachel Worsfold. The school emphasises a learning journey from the Nursery through Year 6, an enriched knowledge-based curriculum, strong home–school partnerships, and a belief that any child can succeed. The school aims to develop confident, independent learners who are excited, motivated and resilient.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Big Fun Club

Curriculum Highlights

People of the World What a Wonderful World The World has Changed Creating a Better World Equalities in our Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Big Fun Club runs in the mornings from 7:45am until 8:30am and in the afternoons from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in hourly sessions (3:30pm–4:30pm and 4:30pm–5:30pm). The Big Fun Club Handbook contains details of how the setting runs and session prices.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions follow an oversubscription process with priority groups: Looked After Children; children who will access their full universal or extended entitlement; children who live in Houghton Regis and have a brother/sister at the school; children who live in the catchment area; children with exceptional medical or social grounds; children outside Houghton Regis if places remain; tie-break by distance.

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