Wenlock CofE Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wenlock CofE Academy.

Luton, LU20RW Ofsted: Inadequate Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

28

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
28.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 33.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
24 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beaconsfield Road
Luton, LU20RW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149542
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, LU2 0RW
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
350
Free School Meals
31.4% (110 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
33.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
350 pupils
7-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With God’s love, we are lights for the world"

Wisdom Hope Community Dignity Respect

Church of England (Anglican) school; part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Olivia Burke warmly welcomes families to Wenlock CE Academy, describing it as a warm, friendly, vibrant school with high academic expectations and a Christian vision; she invites visits and emphasizes partnership with families to provide the best opportunities for children.

SEND Provision

SEND information and policies are provided, including the use of Assess, Plan, Do, Review with Individual Education Plans (IEPs); SEND policy and local authority SEND information are available, with Miss Nye as SENDco and links to local SEND resources.

Admissions Criteria

Wenlock CE Academy is a 3-form entry school; admissions are managed by the local authority (Luton Borough Council). A six-week consultation for 2027-2028 proposes changes including 'children of staff' as a priority criteria for admissions.

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