The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Natalie McKiernan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Denbigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Denbigh Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denbigh Primary School?
Denbigh Primary School currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denbigh Primary School take?
Denbigh Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Denbigh Primary School?
Denbigh Primary School is in Luton, LU3 1NS, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denbigh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Denbigh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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