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Harlington Upper School

State school · Dunstable, LU5 6NX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,248 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,248 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Helen Harris

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
70%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
12%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
73
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,248
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Goswell End Road
Harlington
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 6NX
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Telephone: 01525 755100

Email: enquiries@harlington.org

Website: http://www.harlington.org

Local authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

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School data & information Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX
1,248 Pupil numbers
9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.40
LA avg.
42.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.34 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 300 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 293 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 298 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
12%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.51
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 11 B
Sociology GCE A level 13 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 13 C
Psychology GCE A level 39 C
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 22 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 20 B
Geography GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
Economics GCE A level 19 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 13 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 27 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 29 C
Biology GCE A level 17 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Harlington Upper School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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