Best primary schools in Luton
School choice should be read with sector scores because Luton varies sharply block by block. This ranking covers 46 primary schools in the Luton local authority. Postcode area LU1 has the highest average school score (68.6 across 10 schools), while LU2 sits at the lower end (43.1). 96% of ranked Luton primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Luton on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Luton comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More primary schools in Luton
Positions 11–30 in the Luton ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Downside Primary School | 78.6 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Chantry Primary Academy | 77.3 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) | 75.7 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Southfield Primary Academy | 73.7 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Waulud Primary School | 72.2 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | The Meads Primary School | 64.8 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Someries Junior School | 64 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | William Austin Junior School | 61.9 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Bramingham Primary School | 59.9 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Stopsley Community Primary School | 59.9 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Parklea Primary School | 58.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Icknield Primary School | 58 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | William Austin Infant School | 53.9 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Whitefield Primary Academy | 48.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | The Linden Academy | 48 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Maidenhall Primary School | 44.6 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School | 44.5 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Foxdell Primary School | 44.4 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Ramridge Primary School | 39.8 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Dallow Primary School | 38.9 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Luton
What is the best primary school in Luton?
Leagrave Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Luton (LocaleIQ score 99.4 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 22%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Luton primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Luton?
Denbigh High School tops the Luton secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 88.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 52.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Luton for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Luton have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Luton: Leagrave Primary School (KS2 expected 91%, higher 22%); Hillborough Junior School (KS2 expected 87%, higher 23%); Denbigh Primary School (KS2 expected 82%, higher 8%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Luton are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
7 primary schools in the Luton ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Leagrave Primary School, Hillborough Junior School, Denbigh Primary School, Tennyson Road Primary School, Farley Junior Academy, and 2 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Luton?
This ranking covers 46 primary schools in the Luton comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Luton has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, LU1 has the strongest cluster — 68.6 average across 10 ranked primary schools. LU2 sits at the lower end (43.1 average). School choice should be read with sector scores because Luton varies sharply block by block. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.