Dunstable Icknield Lower School Catchment Area
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is a academy converter primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 313 pupils, and a capacity of 340 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–9
Age range
313
Pupils
340
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Dunstable Icknield Lower School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dunstable Icknield Lower School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Dunstable Icknield Lower School — School Information
- Full address
- Burr Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AG
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 15.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151210
Other Primary Schools in Dunstable
If Dunstable Icknield Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.
Houghton Regis Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5DH
Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5PE
Tithe Farm Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5JB
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LU6 1EW
Lark Rise Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU6 3PT
Eaton Bray Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU6 2DT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Is Dunstable Icknield Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 340 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Dunstable Icknield Lower School? ▾
Admission to Dunstable Icknield Lower School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dunstable Icknield Lower School cover? ▾
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is a primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dunstable Icknield Lower School? ▾
Dunstable Icknield Lower School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.