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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Luton, LU1 5EZPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
95 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School sits in Luton, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 62. Because this school only covers ages 3 to 7, its pupils don't sit those KS2 SATs, so a direct academic comparison with the LA average isn't possible. What stands out instead is its admission data: the school is heavily oversubscribed, with 198 applications for 89 places in the 2025/26 intake and 95 first-preference applications resulting in just 77 offers. That oversubscription ratio of 2.22 suggests strong local demand, and the school's Good Ofsted rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2017, confirmed by an ungraded inspection in 2023, gives parents a clear reason for that popularity. It's a school that clearly appeals to families in the area, even if its early-years focus means it can't be benchmarked against the typical LA headline metric.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHillborough Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 5EZ
HeadteacherJosephine Walter
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils302
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity302 / 270 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingFilm ClubGardeningScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.