The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 548
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr Stephen Spooner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLealands High School
Secondary · 414m away
Lea Manor High School
Secondary · 914m away
Woodlands Secondary School
Special school · 1.0km away
Pirton Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
The Meads Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Leagrave Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parklea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parklea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parklea Primary School?
Parklea Primary School currently has 548 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parklea Primary School take?
Parklea Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parklea Primary School?
Parklea Primary School is in Luton, LU3 3EW, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parklea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parklea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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