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The Meads Primary School

Luton, LU3 2UEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#3,588
of 13,686 nationally

About The Meads Primary School

The Meads Primary School in Luton is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11 that currently educates 506 pupils against a capacity of 630, leaving it with around 80 spare places on paper. However, the reality is quite different: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 114 applications for just 52 places, making it oversubscribed by a factor of 2.19. Of those applicants, 47 put the school as their first preference, and all 47 were offered places. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school’s intake also reflects the wider community: 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and points to a genuinely mixed catchment. The headteacher is R Jenkins, and the school has no religious character, nursery provision, or sixth form, keeping its focus squarely on the primary years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSawtry Close, Luton, Luton, LU3 2UE
HeadteacherR Jenkins
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils506
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity506 / 630 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketCross CountryGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingEco ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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