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Southfield Primary Academy

Luton, LU4 0PEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2541 of 13,686 nationally

About Southfield Primary Academy

Southfield Primary Academy is a popular choice among Luton families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 89 applications for just 44 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.02 applicants per spot. Every one of those 40 first-preference families received an offer, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic and sought-after option. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Baldwin and caters to children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary with no sixth form, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPastures Way, Luton, Luton, LU4 0PE
HeadteacherSarah Baldwin
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils425
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity425 / 420 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballGymnasticsSwimmingTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:30-08:45

After-school care

15:25-15:30

Source: southfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southfield Primary Academy

Southfield Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.