Wenlock CofE Academy
Luton, LU2 0RW · Luton · primary school
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37th 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 — 0.8/10 against 2,100 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 11 | 35% | 0.38 |
| 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.
Wenlock CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 311 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Wenlock CofE Academy
Overview
Wenlock CofE Academy is described as a "caring school" where pupils "love coming" and feel safe. The report highlights "highly effective" support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside a "well designed" personal development programme that fosters resilience and belonging. While teaching and the curriculum are improving, outcomes in national tests remain below expectations due to historical inconsistencies.
Strengths
- Leaders have "highly effective systems" to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they receive "exactly the right support at the right time."
- The personal development programme helps pupils build "secure knowledge" about relationships, safety, and British values, fostering a "deep sense of belonging."
- Staff provide "effective, targeted support" to help pupils catch up on gaps in knowledge, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning," with bullying being "rare" and behaviour described as calm and respectful.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure gaps in pupils' knowledge, especially in core subjects, are "identified and addressed consistently" so pupils achieve well in statutory tests.
- Teaching across the school needs further development to ensure pupils learn the curriculum, including the wider curriculum, "consistently well."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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