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Slip End Village School

Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2984 of 13,686 nationally

About Slip End Village School

Slip End Village School is a small primary in Central Bedfordshire, a local authority where only three schools of its type hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself ranks fifth out of 34 primaries in the area, placing it comfortably in the top 25% of its peers. Its closest competitors by ranking score are Lark Rise Academy, Totternhoe Church of England Academy, and Raynsford Church of England Academy, all of which sit ahead of it in the local table. With 124 pupils on a capacity of 184, the school is significantly undersubscribed, though it received 23 applications for just 12 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 10 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.92 suggests demand is strong among local families, even if the school isn't full. Headteacher Laura Jackson leads a mixed, non-religious state primary that also offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoss Way, Luton, Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
HeadteacherLaura Jackson
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils124
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity124 / 184 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryMusic RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryNetballTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-16:30

Source: slipendschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slip End Village School

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