The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 871
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr Mark Sherwin-Peddie
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFocus School
Independent · 473m away
Norton Road Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Challney High School for Girls
Secondary · 788m away
King's House Moorlands
Independent · 841m away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Independent · 845m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 901m away
Challney High School for Boys
Secondary · 959m away
Leagrave Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beechwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beechwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beechwood Primary School?
Beechwood Primary School currently has 871 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood Primary School take?
Beechwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechwood Primary School?
Beechwood Primary School is in Luton, LU4 9RD, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beechwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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