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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.3 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
703
Capacity
840
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While the percentage of students achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 60%, it is important to note that only 1% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, the school performs better than 63% of others nationally in expected outcomes, suggesting a positive learning environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2023Quality 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.3%
White British14.9%
Asian Bangladeshi9.4%
White Other9.2%
Asian Other8.5%
Asian Indian6.7%
Mixed Other5.0%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.90653, -0.41528 · LU2 7EU
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN132246
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bushmead Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2023.
Is Bushmead Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School scores 35.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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