The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 594
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr Colin Pickard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPutteridge High School
Secondary · Very close
Stopsley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
Lady Zia Wernher School
Special school · 1.2km away
Ramridge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Queen Elizabeth School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Stopsley High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Putteridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Putteridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Putteridge Primary School?
Putteridge Primary School currently has 594 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Putteridge Primary School take?
Putteridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Putteridge Primary School?
Putteridge Primary School is in Luton, LU2 8HJ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Putteridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Putteridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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