The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% 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
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Edel Gillespie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Challney High School for Girls
Secondary · 454m away
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
Nursery · 632m away
Ferrars Junior School
Primary · 637m away
The Ferrars Academy
Primary · 702m away
Challney High School for Boys
Secondary · 800m away
Pirton Hill Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Questions parents ask
What is Leagrave Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leagrave Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leagrave Primary School?
Leagrave Primary School currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leagrave Primary School take?
Leagrave Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leagrave Primary School?
Leagrave Primary School is in Luton, LU4 9ND, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leagrave Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leagrave Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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