Beech Hill Community Primary School
96%
Capacity
904
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Beech Hill Community Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 904 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 940 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beech Hill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Davidson, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7096th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 37 in Luton.
Beech Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 198 applications for 108 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 89 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beech Hill Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cross Country, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Beech Hill Community Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dunstable Road, Luton, Luton, LU4 8BW |
| Headteacher | Chris Davidson |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 904 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.0% |
| School Capacity | 904 / 940 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7096th of 13,686
Nationally
764th of 1,612
In East of England
18th of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed108
198
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
89 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dunstable Road, Luton
Luton, LU4 8BW
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