Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harlington Lower School is a primary school in Dunstable for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 22 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
There is a friendly, happy atmosphere around this school. Pupils are confident that their teachers will ensure they enjoy their learning and play. Pupils love the opportunities to get actively involved in tasks. Pupils know their teachers will help them if they need it. They tackle the work they are given with enthusiasm. Pupils are confident that their teachers expect their best efforts. Sometimes, an extra challenge or support would enable them to achieve even more. Pupils show good manners and respect for each other and the adults in school. They hold doors open, say please and thank you, and listen attentively. Pupils enjoy the regular activities in class that help them to develop strategies to manage their feelings. These help them to become confident and resilient. At breaktimes, pupils chat or play with the equipment provided. Many children make good use of the library to enjoy books together. Pupils act as library ninjas and play leaders to help with these activities. Pupils trust the adults to help them resolve any friendship difficulties. Pupils learn to stay safe online and about road safety. They enjoy trips such as to a museum or farm. These help them to develop their understanding of new ideas.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, curriculum plans are not consistently adapted well to meet the needs of all pupils. As a result, pupils sometimes do not get the opportunities to apply their learning in depth, and so achieve less well. The school should continue to develop staff expertise to implement and adjust the curriculum as required.
- Subject leaders are developing their expertise to provide additional support where needed. Some subject leaders do not always know what is working well or where further help would strengthen provision and improve outcomes for pupils. The school should continue to develop the expertise and capacity of subject leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and to work with colleagues to secure continued improvements.
Pupil numbers and mix
130 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Harlington Lower School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sundon Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Parkfields Middle School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Toddington St George Church of England School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Flitwick Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Blunt
- Phone
- 01525752500
- Address
- Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6PD
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 138938
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.