Maidenhall Primary School
Luton, LU4 8LD · Luton · primary school
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32nd 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 — 4.3/10 against 3,182 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| 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.
Maidenhall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Maidenhall Primary School
Overview
Maidenhall Primary School is described as a "very caring and nurturing" institution where pupils are "safe, happy and ready to learn." The report highlights "strong standard" provision in early years, inclusion, and personal development, while achievement, attendance, and curriculum delivery meet the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "strong standard," with staff "expertly support[ing] children to succeed" and rapidly improving language skills for those with little spoken English.
- Inclusion systems are "highly effective," ensuring "appropriate, tailored support" quickly reduces barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is rated at a "strong standard," with pupils demonstrating a "high level of maturity" regarding safety, equality, and life in modern Britain.
- Behaviour is excellent; the school is "calm, orderly and harmonious," with pupils who are "polite and courteous" and incidents of bullying that are "rare."
- Leaders have forged "positive relationships with parents and carers" and established effective community links to support decision-making.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure assessment "consistently informs learning activities that are precisely tailored" to help pupils, including some with special educational needs, achieve more highly.
- Expectations of what pupils can achieve should be "more consistent," particularly for those capable of reaching a higher standard.
- Improvements in attendance must "increase even more quickly and are sustained over several years," addressing extended term-time absences.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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