Norton Road Primary School
85%
Capacity
356
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 356 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Norton Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sughra Asghar, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5892nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 37 in Luton.
Norton Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 45 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Norton Road Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Drama, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Norton Road 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Norton Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2NX |
| Headteacher | Sughra Asghar |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 356 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.8% |
| School Capacity | 356 / 420 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5892nd of 13,686
Nationally
623rd of 1,612
In East of England
14th of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Norton Road, Luton
Luton, LU3 2NX
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