- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
93 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 516
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Schools in LU5
A postcode district in Central Bedfordshire
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: LU5 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire with 16 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2816 primary · 8 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All LU5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LU5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LU5
16 in LU5, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
51 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 601
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Top Secondary Schools in LU5
8 in LU5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
184 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 830
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
209 first choices, 184 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 765
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in LU5
8 in LU5, highest Ofsted grade first
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Houghton Regis, LU5 6TW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Downside Pre-School
Dunstable, LU5 4AS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Steps at St Georges School
Dunstable, LU5 4HR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LU5
3 in LU5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
184 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
59 first choices, 85 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 520
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
The Chiltern School
Dunstable, LU5 5PX · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 369
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Special Schools in LU5
2 in LU5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Stannard School
Dunstable, LU5 4QL · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Chiltern School
Dunstable, LU5 5PX · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 369
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Private Schools in LU5
1 in LU5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Stannard School
Dunstable, LU5 4QL · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LU5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good16
- Not graded yet12
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LU5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LU5 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LU5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LU5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LU5?
LU5 has 28 schools, including 16 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LU5?
The highest-ranked schools in LU5 on Eduscope are Thornhill Primary School, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, The Vale Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LU5?
There is 1 independent school in LU5, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in LU5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in LU5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.