The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Rae (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ferrars Academy
Primary · Very close
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 627m away
Leagrave Primary School
Primary · 637m away
The Chalk Hills Academy
Secondary · 696m away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Independent · 738m away
King's House Moorlands
Independent · 744m away
Challney High School for Girls
Secondary · 792m away
Pastures Way Nursery School
Nursery · 829m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ferrars Junior School?
Ferrars Junior School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferrars Junior School take?
Ferrars Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferrars Junior School?
Ferrars Junior School is in Luton, LU4 0ES, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferrars Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ferrars Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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