The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 737
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Headteacher Carla Gotch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood Primary School
Independent · Very close
Chapel Street Nursery School
Nursery · 469m away
Hillborough Junior School
Primary · 646m away
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 646m away
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
Primary · 653m away
Avenue Centre for Education
Pupil referral unit · 669m away
The Linden Academy
Primary · 888m away
Rothesay Nursery School
Nursery · 904m away
Questions parents ask
What is Tennyson Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tennyson Road Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tennyson Road Primary School?
Tennyson Road Primary School currently has 737 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tennyson Road Primary School take?
Tennyson Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tennyson Road Primary School?
Tennyson Road Primary School is in Luton, LU1 3RS, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tennyson Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tennyson 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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