Lark Rise Academy

14/10/2026

Due to high demand we have added an extra open day for all of our families with children starting school in September 2027 💙

09/10/2026

This week it was announced that Chiltern Learning Trust and Inspiring Futures through Learning are officially merging, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our schools!

Everyone at Lark Rise Academy is looking forward to what’s ahead and the opportunities this will bring for our school community.

We’d also like to give a special thank you to Adrian, our CEO, who is stepping down in July 2027. Adrian has given so much to CLT and our school. We are very grateful for all his hard work and wish him the best for his retirement!

Thank you, Adrian! 💙💛

29/09/2026

23/09/2026

Our children in UKS2 have been enjoying Bikeability this half term, learning how to stay safe on the road.

21/09/2026

Our fortnightly newsletter has been produced for all of our families 💙

Dear Parents and Carers, We have had a busy fortnight getting stuck into our curriculum across the school for the autumn term and focusing on lots of key areas that we know support the children in being happy and successful. This week we have shared with you some of our key documentation which

17/09/2026

We are excited to invite you into our school if your child is due to start school in September 2027. Please get in touch to find out what we have to offer and how we can support your child on their learning journey 💙

05/09/2026

Our fortnightly newsletter has been produced for our families. Have a good weekend 💙

Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome back and a warm welcome to all of our new families! We have reflected on what a wonderful year last academic year was with so much achieved across the school for our children. Last year, our Year 6 outcomes were incredible with 89% of children achieving the expected

17/08/2026

Meet our brilliant Headteachers for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Our dedicated leaders will be guiding, inspiring and supporting our school communities throughout the year! 👏

We are looking forward to another year of working closely with them to help every pupil thrive! 📚



Hill Academy Challney High School for Boys Challney Girls High School Academy Dallow Primary School Academy Gilbert Inglefield Academy Kempston Academy Lancot School Lark Rise Academy Lea Manor High School Vale Middle School Cedars Upper School Linslade School Putteridge High School Roebuck Academy Primary School Thomas Alleyne Academy Wootton Primary School

17/07/2026

There is no other way to end a year at Lark Rise than with our Leavers’ Arch 🫶🏼
Another year of memories and incredible learning experiences 💙
Enjoy the summer break with all of your amazing children 💙

16/07/2026

Our Year 4s are having an absolute blast this evening during their camping and bushcraft sleepover 💙 and so are the teachers ☺️