Totternhoe Church of England Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Totternhoe Church of England Academy.

Dunstable, LU61RE Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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 October 2013
Previous grade
Good
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
Church Road
Totternhoe
Dunstable, LU61RE
Phone
1582662959
Website
totternhoe.beds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145426
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1RE
Website
http://www.totternhoe.beds.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
181
Free School Meals
11.5% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 108.0
2023 97.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
181 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.5 per year)

Up 5.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing together in knowledge love and faith"

Generosity Compassion Courage Forgiveness Friendship Respect Dignity Community Peace Joy Hope Wisdom Perseverance Thankfulness Trust Justice Service Truth

Church of England school, part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust; strong Christian ethos and vision; linked with St Giles’ Church; Collective Worship is a daily feature; values-based education rooted in Christian beliefs and inclusion of all faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

I warmly welcome you to Totternhoe CE Academy. As Headteacher, I am extremely proud to serve our pupils, parents, staff, and community partners. Totternhoe CE Academy is a warm, friendly and vibrant school founded on high expectations for all and a strong belief that every child can be successful. We are a Church of England school with strong ties to St Giles’ Church and DSAMAT, welcome pupils from all faiths and none, and are committed to delivering an ambitious curriculum in partnership with parents.

Facilities

Outdoor areas/grounds Wonderwood area Library redevelopment Nurture/Music room redevelopment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

KidZone runs from 7.45 - 8:45 am and 3:30 - 5:30 pm daily

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority (CBC) are responsible for the admissions for the main school (Year R - Year 6). The admissions policy for preschool is below. For a full overview of admissions and admissions policies please visit our admissions page.

Financial Information

Preschool Fees Procedure - Updated Summer 2025.pdf

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