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Hillborough Junior School

Luton, LU1 5EZPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#317 of 13,686 nationally

About Hillborough Junior School

Hillborough Junior School in Luton is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 7 to 11, and it is running almost exactly at capacity with 358 pupils against a school capacity of 360. That near-full roll is notable given the school's demographics: 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, demand appears strong — the school ranks second out of 37 primary schools in Luton, and its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour, Farley Junior Academy, is just 0.4 km away, indicating a competitive local market. The headteacher is David Bradshaw, and the school has no religious character, no nursery provision, and no sixth form, keeping its focus squarely on Key Stage 2.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHillborough Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 5EZ
HeadteacherDavid Bradshaw
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils358
Free School Meals (FSM)36.6%
School Capacity358 / 360 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketFootballRoundersCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningCodingScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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