Totternhoe Church of England Academy
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Totternhoe Church of England Academy
Totternhoe Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Totternhoe Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natasha Chiswell, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1568th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 34 in Central Bedfordshire.
Totternhoe Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 28 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Totternhoe Church of England Academy include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Totternhoe Church of England 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1RE |
| Headteacher | Natasha Chiswell |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1568th of 13,686
Nationally
148th of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 34
In Central Bedfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
8%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
38
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Dunstable
Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1RE
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