Whipperley Infant Academy
93%
Capacity
250
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Whipperley Infant Academy
Whipperley Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Amelia Whitehouse, it falls under Luton local authority.
Whipperley Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 68 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
Whipperley Infant Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 5 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (18 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whipperley Infant Academy include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Whipperley Infant 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Whipperley Ring, Luton, Luton, LU1 5QY |
| Headteacher | Amelia Whitehouse |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 250 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.8% |
| School Capacity | 250 / 270 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
18 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
95
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
61 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
Whipperley Ring, Luton
Luton, LU1 5QY
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