Ardley Hill Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ardley Hill Academy.

Dunstable, LU63NZ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
16 July 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Lowther Road
Dunstable, LU63NZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138209
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3NZ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
520 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
459
Free School Meals
12.7% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Ardley Hill Academy
View data table (Accessible alternative)
Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 106.0
2024 102.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
459 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

📉

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for life"

Resilience Engagement Aspiration Communication Healthy

Facilities

Main Hall Sports field Playground

Admissions Criteria

The following oversubscription criteria applies: 1 Looked after children and previously looked after children including those that appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. 2 Children of staff currently employed at the school. 3 Children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admission. 4 Children living closest to the school measured on straight line distance.

Other Primary Schools in Central Bedfordshire

Compare with nearby schools