Lancot School

A good academy sponsor led school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lancot School.

Dunstable, LU62AP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
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

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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
17 July 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Lancot Drive
Dunstable, LU62AP
Phone
1582667956
Website
lancotschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142036
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Lancot Drive, Dunstable, LU6 2AP
Website
https://www.lancotschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
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
17.0% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
444 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Strength Working Together Aspire Nurture

Head Teacher's Message

Lancot School is an inclusive school with four key values (Strength, Working Together, Aspire, Nurture) and emphasizes Character Education; the headteacher highlights the school's Good OFSTED rating (April 2024) and a commitment to creating opportunities through a family-oriented environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lancot Swans Football Club

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Lancot curriculum aims to inspire and motivate. Learning through play is the key to developing the most valuable life skills and attributes. The environments indoors and outdoors enable children to explore and be active.

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