Toddington St George Church of England School
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Toddington St George Church of England School is a primary school in Dunstable for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023
- 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 15 November 2022
Pupils at Toddington St George 'let their light shine' just as their school motto encourages them to do. Pupils are happy and achieve well, including those in the early years. Pupils show high levels of involvement in their learning. Pupils are taught to be 'respectful, ready and safe'. Pupils understand that they are expected to behave well. Pupils say they feel safe and know that they can talk to staff if they have any worries. Bullying rarely happens, but if it does, staff are quick to sort it out. Well-being is a priority. Pupils are cared for and encouraged to think about and express their feelings. This enables pupils to discuss and resolve any issues that might arise with their peers. Everyone is included at this school. Pupils who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum and opportunities as pupils in the main school. Pupils are proud to be members of the school council and help make positive changes to the school. Pupils' talents and interests are recognised and developed. Pupils benefit from the visits and the sports and music clubs that leaders provide.
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, teachers are not always accurate in their checking of pupils' understanding. Consequently, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge of basic concepts. This hinders pupil's ability to fully understand and apply their new knowledge. Leaders must ensure teachers are always using suitable assessment methods to check that pupils have remembered the basic knowledge before moving on to more ambitious content.
- Opportunities for pupils to experience cultural and religious diversity are currently quite limited. This means that pupils lack confidence when talking about this compared to other strands of diversity. Leaders need to maximise opportunities for pupils to gain greater knowledge of different cultures and religions, so they are more confident when comparing and contrasting any form of diversity.
Pupil numbers and mix
341 pupils on roll, with places for 304
Schools near Toddington St George Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfields Middle School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Chalton Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Harlington Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hockliffe Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Thornhill Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TODDINGTON ST GEORGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Darlington
- Phone
- 01525872360
- Address
- Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AJ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 139372
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.