Wenlock CofE Academy, Luton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely caring school where your child will feel welcomed and supported. Staff are skilled at spotting what each child needs and adapting learning to help them succeed, especially if they have additional needs. Pupils develop confidence, resilience and strong values, with excellent behaviour and a calm learning environment where they can focus on their work.
Key Strengths
- Excellent inclusion and SEND support with early identification of needs and precise curriculum adaptations
- Strong personal development programme building pupils' character, resilience and sense of belonging
- Effective behaviour and attendance systems creating calm, positive learning environments
- Well-trained staff using evidence-based teaching approaches
- Pupils feel safe and supported with strong pastoral relationships
Areas for Improvement
- National test results at the end of key stage 2 are not high enough, though current pupils are making better progress
- Need to ensure gaps in reading, writing and mathematics are identified and addressed more consistently
- Teaching quality varies across the school and needs further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all staff take responsibility for keeping pupils safe and concerns are acted upon quickly.
Extracurricular Activities
British Sign Language club, crochet club, sports activities, sports leadership, ambassador roles (assembly leaders, playground helpers, school welcomers)
Wenlock CofE Academy is a caring school where pupils love learning and staff provide effective support for pupils' wellbeing and inclusion. The school has strong systems for identifying and meeting individual needs, though outcomes in national tests at the end of key stage 2 need to improve.
At a Glance
34.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 65%. Maths has improved from 41% to 46%. Writing has declined from 44% to 37%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
27.1
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
311 pupils
360 capacity
49 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(6)
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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
5.58372%
Overall absence
16.48352%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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