Waulud Primary School
108%
Capacity
452
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Waulud Primary School
Waulud Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 452 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Waulud Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Devereux, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10067th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 37 in Luton.
Waulud Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 57 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Waulud Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Waulud 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Luton, LU3 3LZ |
| Headteacher | Anne Devereux |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 452 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 452 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10067th of 13,686
Nationally
1116th of 1,612
In East of England
31st of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
53%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton
Luton, LU3 3LZ
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