The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Baldwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPastures Way Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Chantry Primary School
Primary · 303m away
Chantry Primary Academy
Primary · 303m away
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 313m away
The Chalk Hills Academy
Secondary · 695m away
Ferrars Junior School
Primary · 940m away
The Ferrars Academy
Primary · 961m away
Pirton Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Southfield Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southfield Primary Academy?
Southfield Primary Academy currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southfield Primary Academy take?
Southfield Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southfield Primary Academy?
Southfield Primary Academy is in Luton, LU4 0PE, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southfield Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Southfield Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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