Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ
Hillborough Junior School is a Outstanding-rated primary school in Luton, Bedfordshire, teaching ages 7-11. Latest results: 95% KS2 reading standard. It has 358 pupils, 37% eligible for free school meals. School type: Community school.
Hillborough Junior School was last inspected by Ofsted and judged Outstanding. An Ofsted judgement covers the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
In the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments at Hillborough Junior School, 95% reaching the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths met the expected standard.
Hillborough Junior School is a state-funded primary school in the Luton local authority, with around 358 pupils on roll and 37% eligible for free school meals. Places are allocated by Luton using the school's published admissions criteria - typically prioritising looked-after children, siblings and home-to-school distance - and the deadline for primary applications is 15 January each year. Because catchment distances can shift year on year, it is worth checking our catchment checker with your postcode before applying.
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Hillborough Junior School's catchment area is not a fixed boundary - when the school is oversubscribed, Luton allocates places using the school's published admissions criteria, which typically prioritise looked-after children, siblings already at the school, and then home-to-school distance. The distance cut-off can change from year to year, so last year's figures are not a reliable guide. Use our catchment checker to see how your postcode compares.
Hillborough Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
In the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments at Hillborough Junior School, 95% reaching the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths met the expected standard.
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Apply through Luton's coordinated admissions, naming Hillborough Junior School on your application by the national closing date (31 October for secondary, 15 January for primary).
Hillborough Junior School has around 358 pupils on roll.
Hillborough Junior School is at Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ.