SchoolScoresWarden Hill Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DN
01582 591386 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, 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
54 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 15th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
92 pupils in this year group.
53% — 12 points below the Luton average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 32nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 66.1% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 37th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 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
- Warden Hill Infant Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion)
- Icknield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramingham Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% 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 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.1 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 1.2 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 Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Warden Hill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Warden Hill Junior School?
81% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Warden Hill 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 109562.
- 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.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.