Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Chiltern School

Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

Community special school

Pupils

347

Ages

3-19

FSM

32.4%

Capacity

300

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About The Chiltern School

The Chiltern School is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 347 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Chiltern School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Chiltern School

What is The Chiltern School's Ofsted rating?

The Chiltern School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are The Chiltern School's latest exam results?

The Chiltern School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Chiltern School located?

The Chiltern School is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU5 5PX).

How many pupils attend The Chiltern School?

The Chiltern School has around 347 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Chiltern School with other schools?

View The Chiltern School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.