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Slip End Village School
Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.9 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
184
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 75% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, the school is better than 59% of others in the area, suggesting a generally positive environment for students. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
89%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
Good range of subjects
74%
School has high expectations
70%
School keeps me informed
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.6%
Asian Pakistani11.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
traveller_irish1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Location
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51.85215, -0.43477 · LU1 4DD
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109440
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.slipendschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Slip End Village School rated by Ofsted?
Slip End Village School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Slip End Village School a good school?
Slip End Village School scores 58.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Slip End Village School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Slip End Village School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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