Harlington Upper School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harlington Upper School
Address: Goswell End Road, Harlington
Town/City: Dunstable
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: LU5 6NX
Telephone Number: 01525 755100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Pyramid Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Harris
Capacity: 1360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1156 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.1%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 137941
DfE Number: 823/4083
UKPRN: 10034854
UPRN: 100081195743
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Toddington (E05014423)

Easting & Northing: 504006E, 230993N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 58' 5.98" N 0° 29' 14.44" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXG97+83

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Moira Boyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Ms Lisa Cavadias - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Magdalena Glover - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 May 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jaqueline Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Mr Zar Nicholson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Victoria Rayner - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Steven Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2029.
  • Ms Joanna Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2028.