Putteridge Primary School
Luton, LU2 8HJ · Luton · primary school
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10th 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,013 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Putteridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Foodbank, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 607 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Putteridge Primary School
Overview
Putteridge Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning. The curriculum is broad and interesting, with staff demonstrating high expectations and strong subject knowledge that helps pupils achieve well and prepare for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils speak highly of the school, enjoying learning that staff often make "fun" while maintaining high expectations.
- The curriculum is well-developed, with subject teams ensuring pupils revisit key concepts regularly to aid retention.
- Reading is taught effectively, with staff expertise ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers" through carefully matched books.
- Highly trained staff adapt work for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the full curriculum.
- Staff prioritise pupil well-being, offering support through a pastoral team and a sensory garden designed by the school council.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to use assessment more effectively in a few subjects to check what pupils remember over the longer term, ensuring they can build on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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