What did Ofsted judge Harlington Upper School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Harlington Upper School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harlington Upper School?

Harlington Upper School has 1,156 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harlington Upper School take?

Harlington Upper School admits pupils aged 13 to 18.

Where is Harlington Upper School located?

Harlington Upper School is located in Dunstable, LU5 6NX, Central Bedfordshire.

How do I apply to Harlington Upper School?

Harlington Upper School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Harlington Upper School?

Distance did not decide places at Harlington Upper School for 2026-27 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harlington Upper School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.8% of pupils at Harlington Upper School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 9), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Harlington Upper School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harlington Upper School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Harlington Upper School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harlington Upper School?: Harlington Upper School has 1,156 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harlington Upper School take?: Harlington Upper School admits pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Harlington Upper School located?: Harlington Upper School is located in Dunstable, LU5 6NX, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Harlington Upper School?: Harlington Upper School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Harlington Upper School?: Distance did not decide places at Harlington Upper School for 2026-27 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harlington Upper School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.8% of pupils at Harlington Upper School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 9), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Harlington Upper School, year by year →

Harlington Upper School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harlington Upper School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Harlington Upper School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harlington Upper School?: Harlington Upper School has 1,156 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harlington Upper School take?: Harlington Upper School admits pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Harlington Upper School located?: Harlington Upper School is located in Dunstable, LU5 6NX, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Harlington Upper School?: Harlington Upper School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Harlington Upper School?: Distance did not decide places at Harlington Upper School for 2026-27 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harlington Upper School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.8% of pupils at Harlington Upper School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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