The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Mary Freeman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Westland View, Luston, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0EA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Luston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Luston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Luston Primary School?
Luston Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Luston Primary School take?
Luston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Luston Primary School?
Luston Primary School is in Leominster, HR6 0EA, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Luston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Luston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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