Chantry Primary Academy
Luton, LU4 0QP · Luton · primary school
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5th of 37 primary schools in Luton we can score, 46 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.5/10 against 2,358 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chantry Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join table tennis and table football clubs, as well as crafts and cookery sessions. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 631 pupils against a stated capacity of 710. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Chantry Primary Academy
Overview
Chantry Primary Academy continues to be a good school where pupils are happily ‘learning for life’. Leaders have created a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that reflects local communities, ensuring pupils achieve highly across all subjects. The school fosters a positive environment where staff well-being is prioritised and pupils develop strong personal skills.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’ and carefully sequenced, with a strong focus on reading, language, and communication.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and effectively check pupil understanding to identify and support those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well catered for’, with adaptations ensuring full access to the curriculum.
- Older pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, remaining focused and engaged during lessons.
- Leaders provide ‘rich, meaningful opportunities’ for wider personal development, including trips and extra-curricular clubs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that pupils struggling to learn to read receive ‘focused support’ and ‘high-quality teaching’ to address knowledge gaps and enable rapid progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ across the school and staff well trained in identifying pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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