Beechwood Primary School

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

Luton, LU49RD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
11 September 2019
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
Linden Road
Luton, LU49RD
Phone
1582518400
Website
beechwoodprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134701
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Linden Road, Luton, LU4 9RD
Website
www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
892 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
872
Free School Meals
21.6% (188 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 106.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Beechwood Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 104.0
2024 105.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
97
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
872 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be happy Be respectful Be hard-working Be aspirational

Follows the Luton agreed syllabus of Religious Education; no affiliation with any denomination.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Netball

Facilities

One purpose-built ICT suite Chromebooks and iPads in each year group Disabled toilets Outdoor play equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Foundation Stage Curriculum areas: Personal and Social Development; Language and Literacy; Mathematics; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; Creative Development National Curriculum for Years 1 to 6 includes English (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening); Mathematics; Science; Computing; History; Geography; Art; Design Technology; Physical Education; Music; Religious Education; Personal, Social & Health Education; Sex Education Phonics taught using the Essential Letters and Sounds scheme; reading is linked to phonics; home reading; Reception and Year 1 read books linked to sounds they have learned; reading emphasis on keeping up rather than catching up Computing used to support the curriculum; 1 purpose built ICT suite; Chromebooks and iPads in year groups; Switched on Computing (Rising Stars) scheme; e-safety policy History and Geography through direct experiences and practical activities; Art, Craft and Music experiences; Physical Education including Gymnastics, Games, Dance and Outdoor and Adventure; Year 3+ learn to read music through recorder Religious Education follows the Luton agreed syllabus; no denomination; Parents may withdraw; Living and Growing sex education in Year 6 with materials viewable by parents Assessment includes Baseline Assessment on entry and Statutory Assessments in Years 2 and 6

SEND Provision

Most children are provided for within the general class; some pupils are supported in small groups by a Learning Support Assistant; if difficulties persist, teachers may seek advice from external professionals with parental consent; arrangements for children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs are discussed with parents and reviewed regularly.

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