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Waulud Primary School

Waulud Primary School

Luton, LU3 3LZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Luton, LU3 3LZ
HeadteacherAnne Devereux
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils452
Free School Meals (FSM)44.0%
School Capacity452 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (3 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
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

Top 74%

1116th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 69%

31st of 37

In Luton

Top 84%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:58%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:80%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:69%
Higher:5%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -11%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

6
LibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsDanceRoundersNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubGardeningChessScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

57

Applications

83

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waulud Primary School

Waulud 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.

Contact Information

01582593469www.wauludprimary.co.uk

Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton

Luton, LU3 3LZ

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Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton

Luton, LU3 3LZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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