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Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
594
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving an expected standard rate of 76%, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 93.9 indicates it outperforms 94% of schools, reflecting a high level of overall quality. However, only 11% of pupils reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.1%
White Other14.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.2%
Asian Indian6.2%
Black African5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.90490, -0.38430 · LU2 8HJ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109564
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Putteridge Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Putteridge Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2015.
Is Putteridge Primary School a good school?
Putteridge Primary School scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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