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Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 88% expressing happiness with the school, though only a small percentage (7%) of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary education in Luton.
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Last inspected: 12 November 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School keeps me informed
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.3%
White Other12.9%
Asian Indian6.3%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Black African5.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.89488, -0.38337 · LU2 8AH
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109575
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Someries Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Someries Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Someries Junior School a good school?
Someries Junior School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Someries Junior School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Someries Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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