The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Sughra Asghar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX
Town setting
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Icknield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Denbigh Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
William Austin Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Maidenhall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norton Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norton Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton Road Primary School?
Norton Road Primary School currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton Road Primary School take?
Norton Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norton Road Primary School?
Norton Road Primary School is in Luton, LU3 2NX, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norton Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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