The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr David Bradshaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillborough Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Chapel Street Nursery School
Nursery · 406m away
Farley Junior Academy
Primary · 433m away
Rothesay Nursery School
Nursery · 501m away
Tennyson Road Primary School
Primary · 646m away
Oakwood Primary School
Independent · 736m away
The Stockwood Park Academy
Secondary · 832m away
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillborough Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hillborough Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillborough Junior School?
Hillborough Junior School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillborough Junior School take?
Hillborough Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillborough Junior School?
Hillborough Junior School is in Luton, LU1 5EZ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillborough Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hillborough Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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