- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
69 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 351
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in LU6
A postcode district in Central Bedfordshire
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: LU6 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire with 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1813 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All LU6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LU6
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 LU6
13 in LU6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1145%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Top Secondary Schools in LU6
2 in LU6, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
173 first choices, 190 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Nurseries in LU6
4 in LU6, highest Ofsted grade first
AJJ'S Nurseries T/A Bizzie Bees
Dunstable, LU6 3QF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Linden House Nursery
Dunstable, LU6 1SE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Westfield Nursery School
Dunstable, LU6 1DL · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 122
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Sixth Forms in LU6
2 in LU6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
173 first choices, 190 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,093
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Weatherfield Academy
Dunstable, LU6 1AF · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 166
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
Special Schools in LU6
1 in LU6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Weatherfield Academy
Dunstable, LU6 1AF · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 166
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LU6, 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.
- Good9
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in LU6 sit in 2 council areas. 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 LU6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LU6 has 18 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 LU6
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 LU6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LU6?
LU6 has 18 schools, including 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LU6?
The highest-ranked schools in LU6 on Eduscope are Lark Rise Academy, Edlesborough Primary Academy, Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School. 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 do I choose the right school in LU6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in LU6 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.