Farley Junior Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Farley Junior Academy.

Luton, LU15JF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Northdrift Way
Luton, LU15JF
Phone
1582725069
Website
farleyacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148297
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Northdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5JF
Website
https://www.farleyacademy.co.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST
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
363
Free School Meals
34.4% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.3 (6.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 103.0 103.0

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
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
363 pupils
7-11

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

"Learning, Growing, Together"

Equal opportunity for all That individuals matter In celebrating diversity In valuing oneself and others That everyone is an essential contributor to our learning community That everyone can succeed and it is our responsibility to promote this That it is the right of every child to achieve their potential Learning should be relevant, motivating and fun In the importance of having shared high expectations In the importance of celebrating achievement The child is at the centre of everything we do

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Book Club Cross Stitch Club Dance Club Taekwondo

Curriculum Highlights

Key Subjects - English Mathematics Sciences Core Subject Areas: English; Mathematics; Sciences Music, Art & Design & Technology PHSE & RHSE Religious Education Modern Foreign Language - Polish History and Geography Physical Education Computing

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) At Farley Junior Academy we believe in achievement, ambition and progress for all children. There is an emphasis on early identification of needs through supportive and preventative strategies which reduce barriers to learning. We work in a flexible way to develop effective partnerships with children and their parents/carers. We work closely with a range of external professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and child and adolescent health services (CAMHS) to ensure that the school can meet a broad range of special educational needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admission Arrangements for Farley Junior Academy for September 2026. The Whipperley Academy Trust uses Luton Borough Council Admissions Team for all applications including in year applications. Our admissions authority handle appeals on behalf of the academy trust.

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