SchoolScoresHillborough Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Hillborough Road, Luton, LU1 5EZ
01582 613331 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 November 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 7th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 88% |
| 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% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 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. | 89%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
87 pupils in this year group.
87% — 22 points above the Luton average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 4th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.4% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.3% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 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 34th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 33rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 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
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Farley Junior Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tennyson Road Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallow Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipperley Infant Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Linden Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beech Hill Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hillborough Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hillborough Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
How did Hillborough Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hillborough Junior School?
89% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Hillborough Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109578.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.