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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.1 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
871
Capacity
892
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong level of parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 46%, which places it in the top 87% nationally, the higher standard achievement is notably low at only 3%. The school serves a substantial number of pupils, creating a vibrant community, although its LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
99%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani52.1%
Asian Other11.9%
Asian Bangladeshi10.6%
White Other5.6%
Asian Indian4.7%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.1%
White British1.5%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.90080, -0.45710 · LU4 9RD
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN134701
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.beechwoodprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beechwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beechwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is Beechwood Primary School a good school?
Beechwood Primary School scores 24.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Beechwood Primary School?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beechwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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