The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
18% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 609
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr Damien Johnston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Twyford Drive, Wigmore Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9TB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen Elizabeth School
Secondary · 598m away
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Primary · 784m away
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ramridge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lady Zia Wernher School
Special school · 1.6km away
Crawley Green Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wenlock CofE Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Putteridge Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wigmore Primary's Ofsted rating?
Wigmore Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigmore Primary?
Wigmore Primary currently has 609 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigmore Primary take?
Wigmore Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wigmore Primary?
Wigmore Primary is in Luton, LU2 9TB, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigmore Primary have a sixth form?
No, Wigmore Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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