Denbigh Primary School, Luton
Denbigh Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Luton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 41 schools in Luton with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Luton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Denbigh Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Denbigh Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Luton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 80% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Denbigh Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 107 families put Denbigh Primary School as their first choice and 275 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 20 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Denbigh Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Denbigh Primary School are Maidenhall Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths); River Bank Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 93% maths); Beech Hill Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths); and William Austin Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 82% maths).
Denbigh Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Maidenhall Primary SchoolRiver Bank Primary SchoolBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolWilliam Austin Junior School
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Denbigh Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
70.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 105 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 18 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Luton Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tudor Road (near), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Denbigh Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 486 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Luton (296), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Denbigh Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Denbigh Primary School are Denbigh High School (0.4 miles), Icknield High School (1 mile) and Challney High School for Boys (1.4 miles).
Denbigh High SchoolIcknield High SchoolChallney High School for Boys
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils arrive at school eagerly each morning. They love coming to school. They are happy and safe here. The relationships they have with their peers and staff are based on mutual respect. Pupils engage in their learning with enthusiasm and determination. Staff expect pupils to behave very well and to work hard. They do. Pupils respond extremely well to these high expectations and rise to the challenge. The school's values shine through the impressive opportunities available here for pupils.
Pupils behave well in lessons, showing positive attitudes towards their learning. Their behaviour is calm and orderly in the school and in the playground. Pupils learn to collaborate well with each other and demonstrate this exceptionally well every day through pairwork and teamwork.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum is ambitious, clear and coherent. It exceeds the expectations of the national curriculum. Leaders have carefully considered pupils' low starting points. They have carefully added topics and learning opportunities that broaden pupils' understanding and experiences. Leaders regularly review and adapt it to make sure it is fit for purpose for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a consequence, pupils here achieve extremely well. Due to the large percentage of pupils who speak English as an additional language, the school has ensured the curriculum is language rich. For example, when teaching subjects such as mathematics, pupils' learning is enriched using books, songs and rhymes. Key vocabulary is introduced prior to lessons and revisited repeatedly, so that by the time pupils leave the school they are articulate in English. In music, pupils develop their skills in playing an instrument and have many opportunities to sing in front of big audiences.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2018 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
24.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
27.2
KS2
21
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Denbigh Primary School
Before and after school care
Denbigh Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Luton
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Denbigh Primary School.
- Attainment Plus ltd180m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Denbigh Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Denbigh Primary School is in Luton; for families living there:
- Luton's school travel policy: Travel assistance policy for 0 to 25 year olds in education
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 75
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 63 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Denbigh Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
626 pupils
630 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luton
Across Luton council
Places available
3,222
Applications
2,863
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Luton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
105
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
610
Total Pupils
303
Boys
307
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,751
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,488
Per pupil
£3855k
Total funding
£236k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
13.5%
Persistent absence
550
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Denbigh Primary School
Questions parents ask about Denbigh Primary School
What are SATs results like at Denbigh Primary School?
Of the pupils at Denbigh Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Denbigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Denbigh Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Denbigh Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Denbigh Primary School is oversubscribed, Luton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Denbigh Primary School?
Denbigh Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Denbigh Primary School?
Classes at Denbigh Primary School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Denbigh Primary School?
Denbigh Primary School has around 610 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Denbigh Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Denbigh Primary School in 2024/25. 13.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Denbigh Primary School?
Apply through Luton's coordinated admissions process, naming Denbigh Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Denbigh Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Denbigh Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Denbigh Primary School: Attainment Plus ltd (180m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Denbigh Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 63 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Denbigh Primary School?
Denbigh Primary School is at Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)