347
Pupils · 2024/25
18%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 23/02/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Chiltern School · All-through · Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
347
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
18%
FSM eligible
33%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 347 | 7.2 | 100% | 18% | 33% | 10% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 330 | 7.3 | 100% | 16% | 34% | 10% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 300 | 6.4 | 100% | 15% | 32% | 12% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 268 | 7.2 | 100% | 15% | 32% | 10% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 247 | 7.8 | 100% | 14% | 29% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 214 | 7.3 | 100% | 14% | 30% | 10% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 218 | 8.2 | 100% | 13% | 31% | 9% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 199 | 7.0 | 100% | 12% | 35% | 8% | 25% |
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