SchoolScoresWenlock CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, LU2 0RW
01582 730624 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Luton comparisons use the 5 of its 52 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 47 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 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 38% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 92% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 45% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 88% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 34% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 92% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
79 pupils in this year group.
30% — 35 points below the Luton average, and 32 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 37% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 46% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.8% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.8% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 40th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 28th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 32nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 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
- Crawley Green Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Matthew's Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Linden Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ramridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Someries Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2022
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wigmore Primary 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tennyson Road Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wenlock CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wenlock CofE Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Wenlock CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wenlock CofE Academy?
87% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Wenlock CofE Academy 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 149542.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.