Maidenhall Primary School

A good community school school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Maidenhall Primary School.

Luton, LU48LD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newark Road
Luton, LU48LD
Phone
1582430780
Website
maidenhall.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109546
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LD
Website
www.maidenhall.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
840 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
642
Free School Meals
21.3% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
80
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
642 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe . Achieve . Inspire"

Each pupil is unique in body, mind and spirit All pupils are of equal worth Pupils' learning pace varies but potential remains infinite

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher welcomes visitors and highlights Maidenhall as an inspirational, engaging school. The message emphasizes a caring, safe and happy environment, partnership with families and the community, and a commitment to challenging pupils to develop resilience and respect.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Athletics Multi-skills Football Basketball Cricket

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based sequences of lessons across subjects to promote academic and personal development High expectations and a challenging, varied curriculum Use of a consistent synthetic phonics scheme (Read Write Inc) to support reading and language development Follow the National Curriculum for England (Years 1–6) with year-group curriculum maps and a strong emphasis on language and literacy Enrichment activities and events (e.g., cinema trips, Willows Farm, Whipsnade Zoo, Eid Fayre, Christmas/Fayres, pantomime) and participation in activities through clubs and partnerships such as Active Luton Sports Partnership

Admissions Criteria

Priority is given to children living in Maidenhall's catchment area and/or if they have another sibling attending Maidenhall. An Admissions Team contact is provided (01582 546016). After applying, the child is placed on a waiting list. When a space is available, the school will contact the family to arrange visits and complete paperwork, including a baseline assessment. If Maidenhall is oversubscribed, applicants follow an appeals process.

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