Putteridge High School, Luton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2019 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
21.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
241 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
43
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,193 pupils
1,215 capacity
22 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Luton
Admissions Demand - Luton
Places available
3,303
Applications
3,049
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
95.2%
Secondary admissions across Luton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6049%
Overall absence
12.93735%
Persistent absence
1,229
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Primary School
Someries Junior School
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Stopsley Community Primary School
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Lady Zia Wernher School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ramridge Primary School
Wigmore Primary
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
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