Warden Hill Junior School, Luton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in an inclusive, respectful environment where good behaviour is expected and valued. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with particular strengths in reading and art, and every pupil gets the chance to take on leadership roles and have their ideas heard. Your child will be well-prepared for secondary school and supported to attend regularly.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading curriculum with precise checks on pupil progress and effective phonics teaching
- Art and design programme where pupils develop excellent skills and produce high-quality work
- Pupils have meaningful leadership roles and a strong voice in making school improvements
- High behaviour expectations that pupils eagerly meet, creating a purposeful learning atmosphere
- Effective support for pupils with attendance issues through careful monitoring and family partnerships
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check pupil understanding in lessons, so some pupils do not receive timely support or extension when needed
- Some learning tasks for pupils with SEND are not carefully designed to meet their individual needs
- Some teaching strategies introduced by the school are not yet being used effectively across all classes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Range of clubs, trips, breakfast club, after-school club
Warden Hill Junior School is an inclusive school where pupils thrive and feel safe, with a well-designed curriculum that prepares them effectively for secondary school. The school maintains good standards across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
20.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 84%. Maths has remained stable at around 72%. Writing has remained stable at around 62%.
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
26.4
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
418 pupils
450 capacity
32 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Luton
Admissions Demand - Luton
Places available
3,312
Applications
2,998
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Primary admissions across Luton (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.32379%
Overall absence
11.90476%
Persistent absence
462
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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