Parklea Primary School

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

Luton, LU33EW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
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
6 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Cranbrook Drive
Sundon Park
Luton, LU33EW
Phone
1582571619
Website
parklea.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109556
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3EW
Website
http://www.parklea.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 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
529
Free School Meals
20.8% (110 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.8 (3.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
529 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Stephen Spooner emphasises the school's vision to nurture each pupil to grow and achieve, and to develop life skills to manage their own trajectory while positively impacting others; the welcome also features the Nelson Mandela quote about education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Years 5 and 6 Football Booster Classes January 2023 Monday and Wednesday Reading Fluency and Comprehension Booster Classes January 2023 Tuesday and Thursday Reading Fluency and Comprehension Booster Classes January 2023 Monday Multiplication and Maths Fluency Booster Classes January 2023 Tuesday Multiplication and Maths Fluency Booster Classes January 2023 Tuesday Reading and Phonics Booster Classes January 2023 Monday Reading and Phonics

Sports

Football

Facilities

Two sites: Lower site (Cranbrook Drive) for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1; Upper site (Kinross Crescent) for Key Stage 2

SEND Provision

Parklea SEND information includes SENCo Miss C Buckler; Luton Local Offer; Speech and Language Therapy; Autism Bedfordshire; FLAG (Families in Luton Autism Group); CAMHS; CHUMS; Speech/Occupational therapy services; Lut​on SENDIAS; IPSEA; Pupil Premium and related SEND supports; Policy references include SEND Policy and various support services listed on the SEND information page.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions administered by Luton Borough Council. For information on selection and over‑subscription criteria, contact the Luton Admissions Team or visit the Luton Borough Council School Admissions page. Prospective parents may arrange visits via the school office.

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