SchoolScoresCutenhoe Hill Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Cutenhoe Learning Park, Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NJ
01582 359390 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Luton comparisons use the 26 of its 52 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 68% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Luton figures pool parents at the Luton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
69% — 4 points above the Luton average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Luton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 36 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 123 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.7% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.7% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 49th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 52nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 45th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Linden Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Tennyson Road Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillborough Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Farley Junior Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wenlock CofE Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crawley Green Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Matthew's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallow Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cutenhoe Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Cutenhoe Hill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cutenhoe Hill Primary School?
94% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cutenhoe Hill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cutenhoe Hill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Cutenhoe Hill Primary School as their first choice for 43 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 36 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109571.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.