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Harlington Upper School

Goswell End Road, Dunstable, LU5 6NX
Part of: HARLINGTON UPPER SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Harlington Upper School
Dunstable, LU5 6NX
1,198 Pupils
1,360 Capacity
13–18 Age Range
12.80% FSM %
613 Boys
585 Girls
About Harlington Upper School

Harlington Upper School is an Academies for pupils aged 13–18 based in Central Bedfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,198 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,360. Current headteacher: Helen Harris.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Central Bedfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Toddington
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10034854
URN 137941
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Steven Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 21/09/2025 20/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Moira Boyle Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lisa Cavadias Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Magdalena Glover Local Governor 10/10/2023 09/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Helen Harris Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jaqueline Holmes Local Governor 27/02/2024 26/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jakinder Kaur Local Governor 01/10/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Zar Nicholson Local Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Victoria Rayner Local Governor 27/02/2024 26/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanna Stewart Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Elected by parents
Joanne Tillin Local Governor 21/09/2021 20/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Harlington Lower School
0.41 km • Dunstable
Other
Westoning Lower School
1.72 km • Bedford
Other
Sundon Lower School
3.23 km • Luton
Other
Flitwick Lower School
3.72 km • Bedford
Other
Parkfields Middle School
3.8 km • Dunstable
Other
Toddington St George Church of England School
4.01 km • Dunstable
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Harlington Upper School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire.
Harlington Upper School has 1,198 pupils, with a capacity of 1,360.
Harlington Upper School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
The admissions policy at Harlington Upper School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Harlington Upper School is Mrs Helen Harris.
Harlington Upper School is at Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Harlington Upper School: Has a sixth form.
Harlington Upper School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Harris
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NX
01525755100
www.harlington.org
Location
LU5 6NX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137941
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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