Whipperley Infant Academy, 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
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whipperley Infant Academy excels at creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. The school's strong focus on reading, combined with expert teaching and carefully matched resources, ensures all pupils develop confidence and love of learning. Staff are exceptional role models who inspire pupils to behave beautifully and develop strong character, while the extensive range of enrichment activities helps every child discover and develop their talents.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds on prior learning and develops impressive knowledge and skills
- Excellent focus on reading with consistent, effective teaching ensuring all pupils read with confidence and fluency
- Exceptional work removing barriers to learning, with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and those new to the country
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with calm, purposeful atmosphere and strong relationships throughout the school
- Extensive enrichment programme including work with English National Opera and local community initiatives
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective in keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening, cookery, creativity, sports, music, educational visits, whole-town initiatives, breakfast club
Whipperley Infant Academy provides a nurturing environment where pupils flourish, guided by the school's single rule of 'being kind'. The school has achieved Outstanding grades across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
241 pupils
270 capacity
29 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(5)
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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
4.90733%
Overall absence
11.41304%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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