Harlington Upper School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 13-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Goswell End Road Harlington Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6NX |
| Phone | 01525755100 |
| Reference Number | 137941 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.17%
Girls: 48.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 148 | 150 | 298 |
| 10 | 155 | 128 | 283 |
| 11 | 149 | 130 | 279 |
| 12 | 75 | 72 | 147 |
| 13 | 86 | 105 | 191 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-01-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-03-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-11-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2013-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Harlington Upper School | ||
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-01-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-01-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Destinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD |
0.25 miles |
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Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH |
1.07 miles |
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Sundon Lower School
Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3PQ |
2.01 miles |
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Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU |
2.31 miles |
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Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB |
2.35 miles |
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Toddington St George Church of England School
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ |
2.49 miles |
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Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY |
2.5 miles |
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Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
2.58 miles |
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Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
2.58 miles |
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Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ |
2.61 miles |
|
Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
2.88 miles |
|
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ |
2.89 miles |
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Chalton Lower School
Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ |
2.9 miles |
|
Ramsey Manor Lower School
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4NS |
2.91 miles |
|
Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS |
3.45 miles |
|
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
3.52 miles |
|
Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
3.54 miles |
|
Thornhill Primary School
Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE |
3.63 miles |
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Eversholt Lower School
Church End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9DU |
3.65 miles |
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Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
3.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
3.45 miles |
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Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
3.58 miles |
|
Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
3.66 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
3.7 miles |
|
Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
3.75 miles |
|
Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
3.9 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
4.18 miles |
|
Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
4.38 miles |
|
King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
4.73 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
4.73 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
4.85 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
4.86 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
4.9 miles |