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Ardley Hill Academy

Ardley Hill Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

89%

Capacity

461

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Ardley Hill Academy

Ardley Hill Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 461 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 520 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ardley Hill Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Romina Lang, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12217th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 34 in Central Bedfordshire.

Ardley Hill Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 59 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ardley Hill Academy include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Ardley Hill Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLowther Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ
HeadteacherRomina Lang
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils461
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity461 / 520 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)

12217th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 89%

1381st of 1,612

In East of England

Top 86%

26th of 34

In Central Bedfordshire

Top 76%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

42%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:63%
Higher:10%
Writing
Expected:52%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:67%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -18%

'22/23

60%

'23/24

42%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSensory RoomLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketFootballGymnasticsNetballAthleticsTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChessFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

59

Applications

100

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

53 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ardley Hill Academy

Ardley Hill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01582667955www.ardleyhill.org.uk

Lowther Road, Dunstable

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ

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Lowther Road, Dunstable

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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