William Austin Junior School
Luton, LU3 1UA · Luton · primary school
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14th 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,388 of them, against 6.7/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Austin Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, STEM, Art, Ukulele, and Book Clubs, alongside Football, Netball, and Cricket teams. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 498 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the STEM Club curriculum? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about William Austin Junior School
Overview
William Austin Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and show "the greatest respect" to others. Leaders have designed a curriculum that builds knowledge over time, resulting in high-quality work and confident learners who are well prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "love of reading" and can recall authors and books, supported by a "well-designed" reading curriculum and fluency programme.
- Relationships are "polite and courteous," with bullying being rare; adults intervene quickly when necessary, and pupils take pride in leadership roles and community contributions.
- Staff deliver the curriculum "confidently and effectively," using effective strategies to check understanding, ensuring pupils "easily remember what they have been taught."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, helping most to learn the same curriculum as their peers with "high standard" work.
- The governing body has been strengthened and appropriately challenges leaders while monitoring staff well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, plans are less clear, leading to inconsistent teaching; leaders must clarify the exact knowledge and vocabulary teachers must deliver.
- A small group of pupils struggling with reading are not taught using a "systematic catch-up programme," meaning they are not improving fast enough; leaders must develop a consistent approach and train staff accordingly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training, detailed records used to identify risks, and leaders being "prompt and persistent" in involving outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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