SchoolScoresSomeries Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AH
01582 738810 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 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 10th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 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 18th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 2 points above the Luton average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 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. | 106 | 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 36th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 39th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 47th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 45th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 43rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2022
- Ramridge Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wigmore Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Putteridge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stopsley Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crawley Green Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Wenlock CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Someries Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Someries Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Someries Junior School?
88% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Someries 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 109575.
- 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.