SchoolScoresWilliam Austin Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Austin Road, Luton, LU3 1UA
01582 572100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 May 2016.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
142 pupils in this year group.
71% — 6 points above the Luton average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 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. | 105 | 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 16th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.2% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.5% | 53.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 22nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 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
- William Austin Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Icknield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Denbigh Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- River Bank Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushmead Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Road Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maidenhall Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warden Hill Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meads Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Austin Junior School's Ofsted rating?
William Austin Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did William Austin Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109560.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.