Lancot School
Lancot Drive, Dunstable, LU6 2APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lancot School is a primary school in Dunstable for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 6th of 19 primary schools in Dunstable. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 July 2018, report published 27 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils enjoy being part of this inclusive school. They say they feel safe, and parents agree. Pupils live by the school's values of strength, working together, aspire and nurture. Being part of Lancot School community enables pupils to become 'agents for change'. Pupils know they have a voice and that they can make positive differences in the world around them. For example, they select charities and raise money to support good causes. Parents and families support the school because relationships are strong. The school has high expectations for all. Pupils respond well and benefit from these high expectations. Pupils enjoy learning the school's updated curriculum. They learn lots about the local area. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in this school. Pupils behave with kindness and respect. As soon as they start the early years, children quickly learn the school's rules and routines. Throughout the school, pupils are keen to learn the exciting things their teachers plan for them. Consequently, they listen carefully to their teachers and learning is purposeful. The school provides many wider opportunities for pupils to contribute to school life. For instance, pupils can apply to be on the junior leadership team.
What the school should improve
- The development of the curriculum is at an early stage in a small number of subjects. Therefore, pupils have not yet gained the depth of knowledge that they need to build their learning over time. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum for all foundation subjects is fully and effectively implemented so that pupils gain the knowledge they need.
- Some pupils continue to be persistently absent from school. As a result, these pupils have gaps in their knowledge as they miss out on the high-quality teaching of the curriculum. The school should continue to review and monitor its strategies to reduce persistent absences further.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
423 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Lancot School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Lark Rise Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Totternhoe Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 18% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Claire Probert
- Phone
- 01582667956
- Address
- Lancot Drive, Dunstable, LU6 2AP
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 142036
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.