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The Chiltern School
Goodgraded 23/02/2023Ages 3–19347 pupils
The Chiltern School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Dunstable, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 347 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/02/2023, The Chiltern School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Dunstable can view The Chiltern School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dunstable (LU5 5PX), The Chiltern School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-67%
Expected standard (RWM)-67%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake36.9%
Free school meals36.9%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language17.3%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.5%
Attendance89.5%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher7.3
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dunstable
All schools in Dunstable →Houstone School0.1 miThe Academy of Central BedfordshireGood · 0.2 miLime Tree Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miThornhill Primary School0.4 miChalton Lower SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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