# Dunstable Icknield Lower School — Dunstable, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs G Stirling

## Contact

- **Address:** Dunstable Icknield Lower School, Burr Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
- **Phone:** 01582 663709
- **Website:** https://www.dunstableicknield.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dunstable/dunstable-icknield-lower-school-23958

## About

Dunstable Icknield Lower School is a friendly and welcoming school where everyone feels safe to discover, learn, and be creative. Our vision is to inspire every child to become a resilient, respectful, and successful lifelong learner, taking ownership of their learning and showing courage and perseverance when faced with challenges.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best School Decision Ever!: My daughter is thriving at Icknield Lower School. The staff are dedicated, caring and truly invested in her progress. The values-based education and focus on outdoor learning have been a perfect match for our family's values. Five stars isn't enough, I'd give them ten if I could! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Community: We're really impressed with the quality of teaching and the enthusiasm of the staff. The school's focus on arts and music has been a highlight for my child. We've also loved getting involved with FOILS and the school's events. Our little ones are growing up to be confident, kind and curious individuals - thanks Icknield! *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Supportive Environment: Our family experienced a wonderful time at Icknield Lower School, and we continue to feel grateful for the support they offered. The school's commitment to values-based education and their community-focused events were a perfect fit for our family's values. While we've moved on, we still keep in touch and are thankful for the memories made. *(Jun 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Mixed Experience: While our experience at Icknield Lower School has been mostly positive, there have been some challenges. The staff are generally caring and dedicated, but we've experienced some inconsistencies in teaching quality. We've loved the outdoor learning and arts programs, but feel that the school could do more to engage with the community and involve parents in decision-making. We're hoping for an improvement in the coming year. *(Dec 2020)*

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