SchoolScoresWigmore Primary
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Twyford Drive, Wigmore Primary School, Luton, LU2 9TB
01582 616101 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 July 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 21st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 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 38 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 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 15th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%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
81 pupils in this year group.
58% — 7 points below the Luton average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 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. | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 70 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 142 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 40th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.7% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th 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) 42nd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 26th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2022
- Someries Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ramridge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crawley Green Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Wenlock CofE Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Putteridge Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stopsley Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's Primary School 1.6 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 Wigmore Primary's Ofsted rating?
Wigmore Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Wigmore Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wigmore Primary?
86% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Wigmore Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wigmore Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Wigmore Primary as their first choice for 70 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 59 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 109588.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.