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Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.3 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
548
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 69% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 58.3, indicating it outperforms over half of schools in the area. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 6 February 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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
White British26.8%
White Other16.1%
Asian Pakistani10.8%
Black African9.5%
Asian Other7.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Other3.5%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.91856, -0.46401 · LU3 3EW
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109556
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.parklea.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parklea Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parklea Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Parklea Primary School a good school?
Parklea Primary School scores 58.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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