Farley Junior Academy, Luton
Farley Junior Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Luton, part of Whipperley Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 41 schools in Luton with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Farley Junior Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Farley Junior Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Luton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Farley Junior Academy
Across Luton, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Luton lodged 85 appeals against primary school offers; 67 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (1.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Farley Junior Academy are Hillborough Infant and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Good); Hillborough Junior School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 95% maths); St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 80% maths); and Whipperley Infant Academy (0.4 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Farley Junior Academy.
Hillborough Infant and Nursery SchoolHillborough Junior SchoolSt Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary SchoolWhipperley Infant Academy
The trust
Farley Junior Academy is one of 3 schools run by Whipperley Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 38.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (48%), Mixed (14%) and Black (9%).
In 2026, 68 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 9 (2.7%) 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 mile away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farley Junior School (outside), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 750 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
In 2024/25, Farley Junior Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Farley Junior Academy are The Stockwood Park Academy (0.3 miles) and Chiltern Academy (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
38.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Farley Junior Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Farley Junior Academy.
- Hillborough Before and After School Club420m away · Not yet graded
- Kidz Zone Club - Hillborough Infant & Nursery School420m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Luton Stockwood Park550m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Farley Junior Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Farley Junior Academy 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
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
355 pupils
360 places
5 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.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
68
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
23.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
334
Total Pupils
173
Boys
161
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
15.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,654
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,731
Per pupil
£2247k
Total funding
£170k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
390
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
Farley Junior Academy
Questions parents ask about Farley Junior Academy
What are SATs results like at Farley Junior Academy?
Of the pupils at Farley Junior Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Farley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Farley Junior Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Farley Junior Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Farley Junior Academy is oversubscribed, Luton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Farley Junior Academy?
Farley Junior Academy was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Farley Junior Academy?
Classes at Farley Junior Academy average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Farley Junior Academy?
Farley Junior Academy has around 334 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Farley Junior Academy?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Farley Junior Academy in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Farley Junior Academy?
Apply through Luton's coordinated admissions process, naming Farley Junior Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Farley Junior Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Farley Junior Academy: Hillborough Before and After School Club (420m away, registered, not yet graded), Kidz Zone Club - Hillborough Infant & Nursery School (420m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kumon Luton Stockwood Park (550m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Farley Junior Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Farley Junior Academy?
Farley Junior Academy is at Northdrift Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)