Ardley Hill AcademyWatling Lower School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Dunstable.
Summary of the comparison
Ardley Hill Academy and Watling Lower School are primary schools in Dunstable.
Ardley Hill Academy was judged Good and Watling Lower School was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has held broadly level at Ardley Hill Academy (60.0% in 2022-23, 60.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | DunstableArdley Hill Academy | DunstableWatling Lower School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | D53/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 16th of 92 in Central Bedfordshire | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Academy converter | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-9 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 520 | 150 | |
| Location | Dunstable, LU6 3NZ | Dunstable, LU6 3BJ | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 60.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 3.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 105.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 104.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 461 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 12.0% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 20.6% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 8.5% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 4.8% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 5.5% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 13.7% | Not reported | 15.8% |
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