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Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.9 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 87% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 97.9/100 indicates it outperforms 98% of schools, reflecting strong overall quality and parent satisfaction. However, while the higher standard achievement of 23% is commendable, there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other19.3%
Asian Pakistani18.7%
White British14.5%
Black African9.8%
Asian Bangladeshi7.3%
Asian Other6.7%
Asian Indian5.3%
Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.87281, -0.42485 · LU1 5EZ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109578
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillborough Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Hillborough Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Hillborough Junior School a good school?
Hillborough Junior School scores 97.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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