Chantry Primary Academy

About Chantry Primary Academy

Chantry Primary Academy is a popular choice among Luton families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 106 applications for just 61 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. Of those, 57 families put it as their first preference, and 57 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who wanted it most got a spot. While the school doesn’t publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. The school is led by headteacher Noshin Hussain and caters for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery on site. It’s a mixed, non-religious state primary with a capacity of 710 pupils and currently 641 on roll. A third of pupils (33.4%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake.

Academically, Chantry performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Luton local authority average of 62%. That places the school 9th out of 37 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top 25% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 27% of all primaries. Pupils also achieve strong scores in individual subjects: the average reading score was 107, and maths 104. A higher-than-average proportion of pupils hit the higher standard in reading (31%) and maths (28%). The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2023, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. Its previous graded inspection in 2014 gave an overall Good, though the school had been Outstanding in 2010.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, a sensory room and even a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, gymnastics, swimming, dance and cricket, while clubs cover chess, film, drama and choir. For children with additional needs, Chantry has a resourced provision and supports a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment and physical disability. With its strong academic results, good Ofsted rating and oversubscribed status, this is a school that suits families looking for a well-performing, inclusive primary in Luton. The nursery provision is a bonus for working parents, and the fact that all first-preference applicants got a place in 2025/26 suggests that if you live close enough, your chances are realistic.

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