Schools across Luton
Local authority · 79 schools across 5 towns
79
46 primary · 13 secondary
40,884
94% capacity used
24
6 outstanding · 18 good
43,366
2,482 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Best Schools in Luton
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.2%
KS2 Maths
74.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,543 spare places
Secondary Schools
426 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.6%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
61
2024/25
Absence trend across Luton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
29%
Plans Issued
377
Assessment Requests
578
Tribunal Cases
15
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
34
Lodged
(0.8%)
24
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
27
Lodged
(0.8%)
22
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
244
Lodged
(6.9%)
202
Heard
18
Successful
(9%)
Total
278
Lodged
(3.5%)
226
Heard
18
Successful
(8%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.