The Chiltern School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Parkside Drive Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 5PX |
| Phone | 01582866972 |
| Reference Number | 109746 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 347 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.05%
Girls: 27.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 2 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| 3 | 30 | 15 | 45 |
| 4 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 6 | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| 8 | 23 | 10 | 33 |
| 9 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 10 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 13 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.9% |
| White, Other | 9.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-10-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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0.32 miles |
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Thornhill Primary School
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0.38 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
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0.67 miles |
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0.8 miles |
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Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB |
0.9 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE |
0.96 miles |
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Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP |
1 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
1.03 miles |
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Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH |
1.04 miles |
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Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX |
1.14 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
1.14 miles |
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Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH |
1.31 miles |
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The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP |
1.38 miles |
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Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4QU |
1.47 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
1.5 miles |
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Ferrars Junior School
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0ES |
1.52 miles |
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Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SR |
1.53 miles |
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The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL |
1.54 miles |
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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
1.56 miles |
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Parklea Primary School
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1.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
0.06 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
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1.36 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.38 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
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1.72 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.72 miles |
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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
1.76 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.84 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.01 miles |
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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA |
2.18 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
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2.2 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.24 miles |
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Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF |
2.55 miles |
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Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU |
2.77 miles |
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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
2.83 miles |
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364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
3.03 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
3.19 miles |
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3.35 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
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3.37 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
3.64 miles |
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Harlington Upper School
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3.7 miles |