Tennyson Road Primary School
98%
Capacity
737
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Tennyson Road Primary School
Tennyson Road 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 737 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 750 places).
the school is led by headteacher Carla Gotch, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 239th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 37 in Luton.
Tennyson Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 261 applications for 89 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 137 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tennyson Road Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Gymnastics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Tennyson 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 3RS |
| Headteacher | Carla Gotch |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 737 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.8% |
| School Capacity | 737 / 750 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)
239th of 13,686
Nationally
22nd of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
91%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
91%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
261
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
137 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tennyson Road, Luton
Luton, LU1 3RS
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