The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 599
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Victoria James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIcknield High School
Secondary · 446m away
William Austin Infant School
Primary · 722m away
William Austin Junior School
Primary · 722m away
The Meads Primary School
Primary · 877m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Norton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Focus School
Independent · 1.3km away
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Icknield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Icknield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Icknield Primary School?
Icknield Primary School currently has 599 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Icknield Primary School take?
Icknield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Icknield Primary School?
Icknield Primary School is in Luton, LU3 2JB, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Icknield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Icknield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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