The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 34% 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
21% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Woodhams (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Osborne Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChiltern Academy
Secondary · Very close
Avenue Centre for Education
Pupil referral unit · 469m away
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
Primary · 515m away
Oakwood Primary School
Independent · 888m away
Tennyson Road Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Hart Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Chapel Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Crawley Green Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Linden Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Linden Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Linden Academy?
The Linden Academy currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Linden Academy take?
The Linden Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Linden Academy?
The Linden Academy is in Luton, LU1 3HJ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Linden Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Linden Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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