The Chiltern School

A good community special school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Chiltern School.

Dunstable, LU55PX Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parkside Drive
Dunstable, LU55PX
Phone
1582866972
Website
chiltern.beds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109746
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
Website
www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
330
Free School Meals
34.1% (113 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (330 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
330 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dare to be Different!"

Dignity and respect Inclusivity / celebrating diversity Mutual respect High aspirations Independence

Curriculum Highlights

An Innovative Curriculum Our curriculum is innovative, stimulating curiosity in all children. The foundations of our curriculum are based on developing communication, independence and emotional wellbeing. The curriculum is highly personalised; pupils follow relevant learning pathways to meet their changing needs, with a strong emphasis on celebrating the small steps. We provide a relevant and rich curriculum that is enjoyable, interactive and creative. The curriculum is designed to take account of pupils’ abilities, interests and experiences; at the heart of the curriculum is the development of functional independence, communication and emotional wellbeing.

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