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Watling Lower School is located in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, East of England, LU6 3BJ.

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Watling Lower School serves students aged 2 to 9.

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Watling Lower School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Watling Lower School

Watling Lower School is a primary academy in Dunstable, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2024

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Requires ImprovementInspected December 2024

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What kind of school is Watling Lower School?

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Ages: 2–9
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith

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Environment score: 43/100

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Air quality44/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Watling Lower School Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Watling Lower School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Watling Lower School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Watling Lower School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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