The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
22% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr James Adkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Maidenhall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maidenhall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maidenhall Primary School?
Maidenhall Primary School currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maidenhall Primary School take?
Maidenhall Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Maidenhall Primary School?
Maidenhall Primary School is in Luton, LU4 8LD, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maidenhall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Maidenhall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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