St Vincent's Catholic Primary School — Primary School in Dunstable

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Dunstable, LU5 5RG

216 Pupils

210 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

9.80% FSM %

102 Boys

114 Girls

About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Central Bedfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 216 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Amanda Dowling.

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	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Central Bedfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Ward	Houghton Regis East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-01-2018
UKPRN	10066407
URN	145325
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Pauline Cotton	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Colette Donohue	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2018	30/11/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Samantha Aldorino	Local Governor	07/10/2024	06/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Philomena Bourne	Local Governor	01/12/2024	30/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Brophy	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Pauline Cotton	Local Governor	01/09/2020	31/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sandra Hayes	Local Governor	01/10/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Josephine Justin	Local Governor	01/12/2018	02/12/2026	Original (signatory) members
Viki Kavanagh	Local Governor	15/11/2024	14/11/2028	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Lime Tree Primary Academy

0.57 km •

Other

Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy

0.63 km • Dunstable

Other

Tithe Farm Primary School

0.73 km • Dunstable

Other

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire

0.81 km • Houghton Regis

Other

Houstone School

1.04 km • Dunstable

Other

Thornhill Primary School

1.04 km • Dunstable

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire.

How many pupils does St Vincent's Catholic Primary School have?

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has 216 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?

The Executive Headteacher at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Amanda Dowling.

Where is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School located?

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is at Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RG, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does St Vincent's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School currently open?

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Amanda Dowling

Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RG

01582862456

www.stvincentshr.org

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 145325

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026