The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 43% 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
66%
+4.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jan Kirby (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Whitefield Primary Academy?
Whitefield Primary Academy currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitefield Primary Academy take?
Whitefield Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitefield Primary Academy?
Whitefield Primary Academy is in Luton, LU3 3SS, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitefield Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whitefield Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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