Open Special Mixed

The Chiltern School

Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
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The Chiltern School
Dunstable, LU5 5PX
347 Pupils
400 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
32.40% FSM %
250 Boys
97 Girls
About The Chiltern School

The Chiltern School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 347 pupils on roll. School capacity: 400. Current headteacher: Lisa Leonard.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10040156
URN 109746
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Cattle Chair of Governors 05/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Cooper Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Davidson Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kenson Gurney Governor 08/03/2024 04/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rebecca Harris Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Liz Jones Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Olga Krupski Governor 30/11/2023 29/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lawrence Large Governor 21/12/2024 20/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Leonard Governor 07/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anne-Marie Turner Governor 26/05/2022 25/05/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Houstone School
0.1 km • Dunstable
Other
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
0.35 km • Houghton Regis
Other
Lime Tree Primary Academy
0.51 km •
Other
Thornhill Primary School
0.62 km • Dunstable
Other
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
1.08 km • Dunstable
Other
Chalton Lower School
1.29 km • Luton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chiltern School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire.
The Chiltern School has 347 pupils, with a capacity of 400.
The Chiltern School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Chiltern School is Mrs Lisa Leonard.
The Chiltern School is at Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Chiltern School: Has a sixth form.
The Chiltern School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Leonard
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
01582866972
www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk
Location
LU5 5PX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109746
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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