Icknield Primary School
94%
Capacity
599
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Icknield Primary School
Icknield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 599 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 634 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Icknield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria James, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9149th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 37 in Luton.
Icknield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 212 applications for 80 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Icknield Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Icknield 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton, LU3 2JB |
| Headteacher | Victoria James |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 599 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.1% |
| School Capacity | 599 / 634 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9149th of 13,686
Nationally
1004th of 1,612
In East of England
26th of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed80
212
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton
Luton, LU3 2JB
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