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William Austin Junior School

Luton, LU3 1UAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,472
of 13,686 nationally

About William Austin Junior School

William Austin Junior School sits within the Luton local authority, a mixed state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 16th out of 37 similar schools in Luton, putting it just inside the top half of the borough. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Tennyson Road Primary School, Hillborough Junior School, and River Bank Primary School, all of which sit above William Austin on the same metric. The school is not among the seven Luton primaries rated Outstanding by Ofsted; the nearest Outstanding school is Denbigh Primary School, less than a kilometre away. With a capacity of 600 and 540 pupils on roll, William Austin is close to full but not oversubscribed, and its religious character is listed as not applicable, making it a straightforward option for local families seeking a non-denominational state junior school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAustin Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1UA
HeadteacherJoanne Adams
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils540
Free School Meals (FSM)29.6%
School Capacity540 / 600 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (30 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsTennisFootballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: william-austin.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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