SchoolScoresFerrars Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0ES
01582 574933 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 January 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
85 pupils in this year group.
55% — 10 points below the Luton average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 63.9% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 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 Joint 28th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 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
- The Ferrars Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leagrave Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southfield Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chantry Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christophers Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pirton Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Vale Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downside Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ferrars Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ferrars Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ferrars Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151041.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.