Schools in Luton

School admissions in Luton: application deadlines, offer days and all 71 schools (46 state primary schools, 13 state secondary schools, 4 special schools and 7 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.

Admissions dates

You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.

StartingApply byOffers sent
Secondary school (Year 7)31 October1 March
Primary school (Reception)15 January16 April

If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Luton's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.

Towns

Luton

Latest Ofsted reports in Luton

SchoolReport cardPublished
Maidenhall Primary School Community school · Luton 3 strong, 4 expected Inspected 24 March 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 17 May 2026
Wenlock CofE Academy Academy · Luton 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 10 February 2026 · Before: Inadequate (2021, before conversion) 19 April 2026
Beech Hill Community Primary School Community school · Luton 3 strong, 4 expected Inspected 3 February 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 23 March 2026
Lea Manor High School Academy · Luton 4 strong, 1 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 20 January 2026 · Before: Inadequate (2021, before conversion) 15 March 2026
Pirton Hill Primary School Community school · Luton 6 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 20 January 2026 · Before: Good (2022) 15 March 2026

Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.

Primary schools (46) · Secondary schools (13) · Special schools (4) · Independent schools (7) · Alternative provision (1)

Primary schools

46 schools.

Secondary schools

13 schools.

Special schools

4 schools.

Independent schools

7 schools.

Alternative provision

1 school.

Page updated 26 September 2026.