The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 506
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr R Jenkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Secondary School
Special school · 661m away
Icknield Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Norton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Focus School
Independent · 1.1km away
Icknield High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Meads Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Meads Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Meads Primary School?
The Meads Primary School currently has 506 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Meads Primary School take?
The Meads Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Meads Primary School?
The Meads Primary School is in Luton, LU3 2UE, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Meads Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Meads Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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