SchoolScoresParklea Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3EW
01582 571619 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 February 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
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 17th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 2% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 22% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 25th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%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
74 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 | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 30th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 26th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.9% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 29th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 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
- Whitefield Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waulud Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 77% 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)
- The Meads Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramingham Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leagrave Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Road Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Icknield Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Parklea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parklea Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2024.
How did Parklea 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 Parklea Primary School?
57% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Parklea Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Parklea Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Parklea Primary School as their first choice for 56 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 50 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 109556.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.