Whipperley Infant Academy

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

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: 23 September 2014
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Whipperley Ring

Farley Hill

Luton, LU15QY
Phone: 1582725868
Website: whipperleyinfantacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 139219
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5QY
Website: www.whipperleyinfantacademy.co.uk
Age range: 4-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 270 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: 269
Free School Meals: 22.7% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 3.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.2%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 12.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 12.3 (5.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 22 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 67; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 269 pupils; 4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning, Growing, Together"

Equal opportunity for all Individuals matter Celebrating diversity Valuing oneself and others Everyone can succeed Learning should be relevant, motivating and fun Shared high expectations Celebrating achievement Putting the child at the centre of learning

We work with our local community to deepen our learning about different cultures and religions. The Luton and Bedfordshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education provides the outline of what should be covered, and parents have the right to withdraw their child/children from parts or all Religious Education lessons in certain circumstances.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club Creative Club Multi skills club School Choir Club

Sports

trampolining karate cricket tennis multi skills

Facilities

Library Apple iPads Indoor and outdoor classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS structure with three prime areas (Communication & Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social & Emotional development) and four specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts & Design); learning through play and integrated topics; Letters and Sounds phonics programme. KS1 subjects include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art, Design Technology, Physical Education and Religious Education, plus PSHE & Citizenship and Phonics; topics link subjects together. Maths follows a Teaching for Mastery approach and uses real-life contexts; aims to develop number, shape, space and statistics understanding and uses National Curriculum objectives. Computing is integrated into topic-based learning; uses Apple iPads and staff training to build a varied skill set. Phonics uses Letters and Sounds; LLIP (Luton Literacy Improvement Programme) supports additional needs. The curriculum information is published per year termly and year group information sessions are held to discuss staffing, topics and homework.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The school follows a Special Educational Needs (SEN) framework with an SENCO (Elle) and collaboration with external professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and CAMHS to meet a broad range of needs. Parents can contact the school at 01582 725868 for SEN issues and details of the SEND Offer are available on the SEND page.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions arrangements are published for September 2025 and for other years; Luton Council is the Admissions authority. Information on how to appeal is available on the Admissions information pages.