SchoolScoresDenbigh Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Denbigh Road, Luton, LU3 1NS
01582 571597 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 November 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 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 Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 77% | 76% |
| 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 7%). 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
88 pupils in this year group.
82% — 17 points above the Luton average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 89 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 107 |
| Of those, offered a place | 87 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 275 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
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
| Pupils | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 76.1% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 40th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 47th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Maidenhall Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mehria Primary School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- River Bank Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beech Hill Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Austin Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Austin Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Road Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foxdell Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallow Primary School 0.9 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 Denbigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Denbigh Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Denbigh Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Denbigh Primary School?
94% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Denbigh Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Denbigh Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 107 families put Denbigh Primary School as their first choice for 89 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 87 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 109534.
- 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.