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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.9 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
506
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school is in the top 24% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths outcomes, achieving 75%. Parent satisfaction appears solid, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 65% of schools. However, there is limited data on higher standard achievements, which may be a consideration for those focusing on advanced learner support.
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Last inspected: 16 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.7%
Asian Pakistani19.2%
White Other13.2%
Asian Bangladeshi10.1%
Asian Indian5.9%
Black African5.5%
Asian Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Black Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.91092, -0.44576 · LU3 2UE
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109558
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.meads.luton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Meads Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Meads Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 September 2014.
Is The Meads Primary School a good school?
The Meads Primary School scores 64.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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