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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
356
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. However, only 43% of pupils meet the expected standards, and just 9% reach higher standards, indicating room for improvement in overall academic achievement. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 26 March 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani37.1%
Asian Bangladeshi15.7%
Asian Other9.0%
Mixed Other9.0%
White Other8.4%
Asian Indian4.8%
Other3.7%
White British3.1%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.90144, -0.44712 · LU3 2NX
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109548
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Norton Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Norton Road Primary School a good school?
Norton Road Primary School scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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