Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Academy converter primary 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
"Hello and thank you for your interest in Dunstable Icknield Lower School." I would like to introduce you to our school and to tell you why I am sure that we can provide the ideal environment for your child to learn and develop.
Firstly, our staff are all committed to continuously improving what we teach and how we teach it, so that we create the best possible learning experience for every single child.
However, we believe that school life is about more than academic progress; it is also about helping children gain experiences and learn the values and behaviours that help them take part in, and contribute to the wider community. That is why we are proud to hold the Artsmark Gold Award as well as a Music Mark Award too.
Our school ethos and curriculum is underpinned by values-based education, supporting the wider well-being of all in our school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Yoga
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Music MarkMusic
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 151210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have 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
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Lloyd | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Bailey | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Ms Sarah Cunnane | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Kiri Tish | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Hannah Scotchford | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Becky Sullivan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Gary Fox | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Andrei Bosancu | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Buck | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 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