Dallow Primary School
Luton, LU1 1LZ · Luton · primary school
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25th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,863 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dallow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a football club and participate in cricket, dance, kurling, boccia, orienteering, and handball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 605 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Dallow Primary School
Overview
Dallow Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "friendly and happy" where pupils are "confident, polite and welcoming." The report highlights that pupils feel safe and achieve well in most subjects, though curriculum development is less secure in some areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and considerate," with bullying being "rare" and quickly resolved by adults.
- In "well-planned and embedded subjects," pupils "achieve well" and their knowledge "develops securely."
- Early years provision is "broad and rich," with staff skilfully developing children’s language and social skills.
- Leaders prioritise early reading, ensuring pupils who fall behind are "spotted and helped to catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum and "achieve well" with appropriate adaptations.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they "identify clearly the important knowledge" in all subjects and break it down into smaller steps from Reception to Year 6.
- Leaders need to ensure all teachers use the school’s behaviour strategies and policy "consistently" to avoid confusion for pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving necessary training and knowing how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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