The Ferrars Academy
83%
Capacity
310
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About The Ferrars Academy
The Ferrars Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 310 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 374 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Ferrars Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Green, it falls under Luton local authority.
The Ferrars Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 79 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Ferrars Academy include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, The Ferrars Academy 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Macaulay Road, Luton, Luton, LU4 0LL |
| Headteacher | Sarah Green |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 310 / 374 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Macaulay Road, Luton
Luton, LU4 0LL
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