Whitefield Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitefield Primary Academy.

Luton, LU33SS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
24 February 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Stockholm Way
Luton, LU33SS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146751
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Stockholm Way, Luton, LU3 3SS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
450 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
449
Free School Meals
44.4% (199 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
449 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respecting others and being the best we can be"

Friendship Unity Positivity Hope Empathy Acceptance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Headteacher emphasising an inclusive, values-based approach to learning; highlights reading as central to the curriculum, Forest Schools and WOW experiences; safeguarding focus; expansion of breakfast and after-school care; commitment to safeguarding and broad after-school activities.

Curriculum Highlights

Forest Schools programme WOW experiences

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

We have a growing Breakfast and After School Care Club providing accessible and reasonable child-care.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions procedure is based on Local Authority guidance; Whitefield Primary Academy uses Luton Borough Council to manage admissions applications and allocation of places. Parents should contact the Local Authority to check availability and request an application form.

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