Best schools in Luton
School choice should be read with sector scores because Luton varies sharply block by block. This ranking covers 59 schools in the Luton local authority. Postcode area LU1 has the highest average school score (64.8 across 12 schools), while LU2 sits at the lower end (44.3). 95% of ranked Luton schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Luton on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Luton comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Luton ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School | 81.3 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | River Bank Primary School | 80.3 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Downside Primary School | 78.6 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Challney High School for Boys | 78.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 15 | Chantry Primary Academy | 77.3 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) | 75.7 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Southfield Primary Academy | 73.7 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Waulud Primary School | 72.2 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Chiltern Academy | 72 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | The Meads Primary School | 64.8 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Putteridge High School | 64.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 22 | Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College | 64.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 23 | Someries Junior School | 64 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | William Austin Junior School | 61.9 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Bramingham Primary School | 59.9 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Stopsley Community Primary School | 59.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Parklea Primary School | 58.1 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Icknield Primary School | 58 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | William Austin Infant School | 53.9 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Icknield High School | 53.8 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about schools in Luton
What is the best school in Luton?
Leagrave Primary School is the top-ranked school in Luton overall (LocaleIQ score 99.4 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 22%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Luton?
Leagrave Primary School leads the Luton primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 22%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Luton primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Luton?
Denbigh High School leads the Luton secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 88.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 52.6. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Luton secondary schools.
Which schools in Luton are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
10 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 5 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.
Which area of Luton has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, LU1 has the strongest cluster — 64.8 average across 12 ranked schools. LU2 sits at the lower end (44.3 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.
How many schools are ranked in Luton?
This ranking covers 59 schools (primary and secondary) in the Luton comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.