Foxdell Primary School
Luton, LU1 1TG · Luton · primary school
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29th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,702 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Foxdell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 517 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Foxdell Primary School
Overview
Foxdell Primary School is described as a “supportive and welcoming community” that places pupils at the centre of its operations. The report highlights an “ambitious and broad” curriculum where most pupils achieve well, behave responsibly, and feel safe within a culture that celebrates diversity.
Strengths
- Pupils follow the ‘Foxdell Way’, moving “calmly and responsibly” and taking pride in their work.
- Leaders have established effective systems for staff training and curriculum consistency across both sites.
- Early language development is personalised, helping pupils build “strong communication skills” from the start.
- The school fosters positive relationships, with children feeling safe to approach staff with concerns.
- Enrichment opportunities, such as music and trips, are “carefully planned to enhance learning.”
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently adapt teaching to meet all pupils’ needs, occasionally setting tasks that are “too difficult.”
- In the early years, activities for independent learning sometimes lack clear purpose, causing children to “lose focus and become disengaged.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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