The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 39% 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr Glenn Booth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | 14 November 2013
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | 08 March 2012
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | 10 February 2011
Full inspection
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | 09 February 2007
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gill Blowers Nursery School
Nursery · 598m away
Leagrave Primary School
Primary · 972m away
King's House Moorlands
Independent · 1.2km away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pastures Way Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Southfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ferrars Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pirton Hill Primary School?
Pirton Hill Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pirton Hill Primary School take?
Pirton Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pirton Hill Primary School?
Pirton Hill Primary School is in Luton, LU4 9EX, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pirton Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pirton Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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