The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 904
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr Chris Davidson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Beech Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beech Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beech Hill Community Primary School?
Beech Hill Community Primary School currently has 904 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beech Hill Community Primary School take?
Beech Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beech Hill Community Primary School?
Beech Hill Community Primary School is in Luton, LU4 8BW, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beech Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beech Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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