Hillborough Junior School

A outstanding community school school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hillborough Junior School.

Luton, LU15EZ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

87

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
76.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 90.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hillborough Road
Luton, LU15EZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109578
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hillborough Road, Luton, LU1 5EZ
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
360 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
360
Free School Meals
35.8% (129 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
90.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
90.0 (+31.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 108.0
2023 109.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
360 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 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

Determination Passion Teamwork Self-belief Respect Honesty

Collective Worship is held every day and is mainly of a broadly Christian character; the school also teaches about and explores different religions and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Hillborough Junior School. The school is described as a happy, vibrant place where staff strive to provide an excellent and enriched education, with friendly, committed and caring staff delivering a wide range of opportunities.

Curriculum Highlights

Year 3 Curriculum Year 4 Curriculum Year 5 Curriculum Year 6 Curriculum Science Religious Education Design Technology History English EAL Mathematics Computing Modern Foreign Languages Arts Music P.E. and Games Geography Growing Up Enrichment Special Educational Needs Assessment Arrangements Extra-Curricular Activities

SEND Provision

Hillborough Junior School hosts a Specialist Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision, which is described as vital expertise and outreach to support pupils in settings across Luton.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to the school is for boys and girls of all abilities aged 7–11. The school serves pupils in its catchment area, and all children aged 7–11 who live in the catchment area would expect to attend. There is an independent appeals procedure for out-of-catchment children who are refused a place.

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