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Ramridge Primary School

Luton, LU2 9AH · Luton · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2022 Inspected 4 years ago Mixed Primary
4.6/10 Broadly average

23rd 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 — 5.1/10 against 2,405 of them, against 4.4/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 56.0 · 30 41% 1.20
Ofsted 52 34% 1.77
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 10.0 · 66 25% 1.67

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Ramridge Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

Pupils can join the School Council and participate in netball, table tennis, multi skills, gymnastics, football, and cricket. An after-school club is also available.

Getting in

The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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

What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How accessible is the after-school club for families with varying work schedules?

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What Ofsted said about Ramridge Primary School

Inspection report dated 17 June 2022

Overview

Ramridge Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a curriculum focused on helping all pupils achieve their best. The inspection highlights a stimulating, well-ordered environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express their own ideas. Leaders have established high expectations and a clear vision, fostering a community characterised by respect, kindness, and strong behaviour.

Strengths

  • Pupils benefit from a "stimulating and well ordered" environment that allows them to "focus on their learning and thrive."
  • Staff are "reading experts" who use an embedded phonics scheme to build a "strong foundation of reading knowledge" for all pupils.
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through tailored plans, enabling them to access the "same ambitious curriculum as others."
  • The school fosters high standards of behaviour, with pupils showing "respect and kindness to all" and bullying being "rare."
  • Governors receive "detailed and accurate information" from leaders, helping them to effectively support school improvement priorities.

Areas to improve

  • In a few foundation subjects, the links between learning in the early years and Year 1 are "not as clear as they need to be" to ensure pupils make the best use of prior knowledge.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring safeguarding has a "high profile" and staff receiving effective training to keep pupils safe.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
56%
2024/25
Higher standard
10%
2024/25
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
29%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

57% 2022/23
55% 2023/24
56% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Ramridge Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2357%
2023/2455%
2024/2556%
England64%

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.

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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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