SchoolScoresTennyson Road Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
Tennyson Road, Luton, LU1 3RS
01582 723230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 June 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 51 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 84 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%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
86 pupils in this year group.
80% — 15 points above the Luton average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 113 |
| Of those, offered a place | 89 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 236 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.3
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 15th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.1% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.7% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 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
- Oakwood Primary School 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hillborough Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Linden Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farley Junior Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallow Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipperley Infant Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Matthew's Primary School 1.1 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 Tennyson Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tennyson Road Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2024.
How did Tennyson Road Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tennyson Road Primary School?
85% of the 110 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Tennyson Road Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tennyson Road Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 113 families put Tennyson Road Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 89 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 147376.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.