Open Other Primary Mixed

Watling Lower School

Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3BJ
Part of: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
— Pupils
150 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Watling Lower School

Located in Dunstable (LU6 3BJ), Watling Lower School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–9 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Central Bedfordshire.

School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Robert Cook.

Data for Watling Lower School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit 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 Dunstable West
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-06-2025
UKPRN 10097829
URN 151796
Data Last Updated 25-06-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Adam Hughes Chair of Local Governing Body 09/07/2019 08/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frances Calvert Local Governor 11/05/2022 10/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Busola Fasida Local Governor 15/04/2024 14/04/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Kirsty Faulder Local Governor 24/05/2019 23/05/2027 Elected by parents
Donna McLean Local Governor 21/01/2022 20/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Stuart Moodey Local Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Phillips Local Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Andrew Scott Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Watling Lower School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire.
Watling Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
The Headteacher at Watling Lower School is Mr Robert Cook.
Watling Lower School is at Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3BJ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Watling Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Watling Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Cook
Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3BJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 151796
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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