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Farley Junior Academy

Luton, LU1 5JFPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,254
of 13,686 nationally

About Farley Junior Academy

Farley Junior Academy has undergone a remarkable turnaround, earning an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2024. This is a significant leap from its previous rating of Requires Improvement in 2018, with inspectors now awarding top marks across every category, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, and Leadership and Management. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year. While 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, this figure sits below the local authority average of 62% for Luton. However, the school’s average scaled scores in reading and maths both sit at 103, which is exactly the national benchmark. A small but notable 6% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, suggesting that while the school is not pushing large numbers into the top tier, it is reliably getting most pupils to a solid baseline.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorthdrift Way, Luton, Luton, LU1 5JF
HeadteacherAmelia Whitehouse
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils349
Free School Meals (FSM)33.8%
School Capacity349 / 360 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketDanceRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningBook ClubDramaArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 14:50

Breakfast club

07:50-08:15

Source: farleyacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Farley Junior Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.