The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Amelia Whitehouse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Northdrift Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillborough Junior School
Primary · 433m away
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 433m away
The Stockwood Park Academy
Secondary · 485m away
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Primary · 553m away
Rothesay Nursery School
Nursery · 701m away
Whipperley Infant Academy
Primary · 713m away
Chapel Street Nursery School
Nursery · 817m away
Dallow Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Questions parents ask
What is Farley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Farley Junior Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farley Junior Academy?
Farley Junior Academy currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farley Junior Academy take?
Farley Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farley Junior Academy?
Farley Junior Academy is in Luton, LU1 5JF, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farley Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Farley Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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