Is Totternhoe Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 37th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Totternhoe Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 18% of pupils at Totternhoe Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Totternhoe Church of England Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Totternhoe Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Totternhoe Church of England Academy

Church Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1RE

Local ranking37th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 18.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 41.0%
Writing (Expected): 41.0%
Maths (Expected): 24.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 47.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 97.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 95.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 183
Boys: 91 (51%)
Girls: 86 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (84% full)
SEND: 21.3%
FSM Eligible: 12.3%
EAL: 8.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.2%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,693/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 4.4%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Black African: 2.7%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Black Caribbean: 1.1%

79.8%

White British

4.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

4.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01582662959

totternhoeoffice@tot.dsamat.co.uk

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Church Road

Dunstable, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145426
UKPRN: 10066647
Establishment No.: 2137
Trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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