The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 540
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 29.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Austin Infant School
Primary · Very close
Denbigh Primary School
Primary · 910m away
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
Independent · 942m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Luton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Denbigh High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Norton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is William Austin Junior School's Ofsted rating?
William Austin Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Austin Junior School?
William Austin Junior School currently has 540 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Austin Junior School take?
William Austin Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Austin Junior School?
William Austin Junior School is in Luton, LU3 1UA, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Austin Junior School have a sixth form?
No, William Austin Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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