SchoolScoresWarden Hill Infant Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed
Part of PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DN
01582 595150 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024. 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 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 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th 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. | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th 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. | 92%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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 82 |
| Of those, offered a place | 82 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 212 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 45th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 48th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.3% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 42nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 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
- Warden Hill Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramingham Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Icknield Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushmead Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meads Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Austin Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- William Austin Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waulud Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Road Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Warden Hill Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?
Warden Hill Infant Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
Would parents recommend Warden Hill Infant Academy?
92% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Warden Hill Infant Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Warden Hill Infant Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 82 families put Warden Hill Infant Academy as their first choice for 96 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 82 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 151840.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.