Warden Hill Junior School
94%
Capacity
425
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Warden Hill Junior School
Warden Hill Junior School, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Luton, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous graded inspection in 2014 also awarding Good for overall effectiveness. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits below the Luton local authority average of 62%, placing the school 23rd out of 37 primary schools in the borough. Looking at individual subjects, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, 71% in maths and 65% in writing. The school’s ranking score of 57 places it in the bottom 50% nationally, though it is worth noting that the school’s reading average scaled score of 105 and maths average of 103 both sit above the national benchmark of 100.
Ofsted inspectors judged all four key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — as Good. The Parent View survey, based on 54 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows strong satisfaction: 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 93% felt their child is safe. However, the picture is more mixed for SEND support: 69% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives children with special educational needs the support they need, while 32% disagreed or strongly disagreed. The school’s sendProvisions list covers a wide range of needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties.
The school operates at near capacity with 425 pupils against a capacity of 450, and 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, gymnasium, sensory room and a forest school area. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, netball and dance, while clubs range from eco club and choir to chess and book club. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Denbigh Primary School, 2.3 km away. Warden Hill Junior School is likely to suit families who value a Good-rated school with strong parent satisfaction on core pastoral measures, and who are comfortable with its below-average combined SATs outcomes compared with the local authority.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton, LU3 2DN |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Lightfoot |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 425 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 425 / 450 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8910th of 13,686
Nationally
973rd of 1,612
In East of England
23rd of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
54 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian52.2%
- White British15.5%
- Mixed13.2%
- White (other)5.6%
- Black1.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton
Luton, LU3 2DN
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