A good community school school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Putteridge Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Putteridge Primary School is a caring, happy and successful community school."
Putteridge Primary School serves a multi-faith community where each person is respected and valued equally regardless of ability, gender, faith, heritage or race. Cultural appreciation and development forms part of our curriculum and our ‘Values’ programme.
Welcome message from Headteacher Colin Pickard emphasising the school’s commitment to high‑quality education, an exciting and broad curriculum, and partnership with parents.
Clubs
The school hosts a 50-place Breakfast and After-School Club, for the benefit of working parents. The Extra Care Club is managed by an independent committee that is inspected by Ofsted as a separate organisation. Tel: 07746 250968; Email: [email protected]; Alternatively register and book online at: extracareclub.magicbooking.co.uk
Admissions criteria for September 2025: 1) Looked after child or previously looked after; 2) Brothers and sisters of pupils attending the school or linked junior school; 3) Pupils living in the catchment area; 4) On medical grounds supported by medical evidence; 5) Children of staff; 6) Shortest distance from home to main school entrance (tie-breaker: random selection). The published admission number per year group is 90.
School dinners are currently charged at £2.50 per day. Families who are on Free School Meals or have children who attend Foundation Stage, Year 1 and Year 2 do not have to pay for their meals.