The Chiltern School
Community special school in Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to The Chiltern School! We are proud to be different; we celebrate our diverse community and ensure everyone is valued. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. Find out more > An Innovative Curriculum Our curriculum is innovative, stimulating curiosity in all children.
The foundations of our curriculum are based on developing communication, independence and emotional wellbeing. Find out more > Supportive Growth Every child has the potential for growth; we have high aspirations and know our children well ensuring they are always taking the most relevant next step.
Find out more > Safe & Caring Environment Our school is safe, caring and purposeful, creating a culture of learning and discovery. We make learning relevant, personal, fun and engaging. Find out more > A Culture of Learning Our children are happy, inquisitive and resilient, empowered to lead a fulfilled life.
We encourage a culture of learning and discovery, where it is safe to take risks. Find out more > Welcome to The Chiltern School!
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 109746
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Cattle | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forhana Begum | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anne-Marie Turner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Liz Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Lawrence Large | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Richard Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Olga Krupski | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rebecca Harris | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Davidson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Leonard | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mrs Anne-Marie Turner Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record