The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Anne Devereux (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Waulud Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Waulud Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waulud Primary School?
Waulud Primary School currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waulud Primary School take?
Waulud Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waulud Primary School?
Waulud Primary School is in Luton, LU3 3LZ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waulud Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waulud Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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