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Stondon Lower School

Central Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Stondon Lower School

Stondon Lower School sends a clear signal to parents: it is a popular choice. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 56 applications for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is in demand, families who put it first have a strong chance of success. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 5 to 9, with a current roll of 140 pupils against a capacity of 150. Headteacher Ciara Dumpleton leads a school where 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure below the national average. Parent experience data beyond the admissions picture is not published, but the oversubscription figures alone suggest a school that local families trust and actively seek out.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHillside Road, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ
HeadteacherCiara Dumpleton
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity140 / 150 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketFootballRoundersDanceNetballSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirFilm ClubBook ClubScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stondon Lower School

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