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Harlington Upper School

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Harlington Upper School

Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NX

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Pupils
1,198
Ages
13-18
FSM
12.8%
Attainment 8
47.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.9%
Basics 9-5
48.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
33.7%
EBacc APS
4.22
EBacc 9-5
15.4%
EBacc 9-4
20.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.41
A*-A Grades
19.8%
A*-B Grades
42.5%
AAB+ %
17.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 208 students entered

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About Harlington Upper School

Harlington Upper School is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. The school has around 1,198 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Goswell End Road, Dunstable, LU5 6NX | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harlington Upper School

What is Harlington Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Harlington Upper School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Harlington Upper School's latest exam results?
Harlington Upper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harlington Upper School located?
Harlington Upper School is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU5 6NX).
How many pupils attend Harlington Upper School?
Harlington Upper School has around 1,198 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harlington Upper School with other schools?
View Harlington Upper 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.