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The Linden Academy
Osborne Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HJ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.2 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
504
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by a supportive learning environment, although the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%. Overall, the school offers a positive educational experience, but there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 June 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.6%
Asian Pakistani13.0%
Asian Indian10.6%
White Other7.9%
Asian Bangladeshi7.0%
White British5.2%
Mixed Other4.3%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Other3.8%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Black Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.87219, -0.40327 · LU1 3HJ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN137324
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.thelindenacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Linden Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Linden Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is The Linden Academy a good school?
The Linden Academy scores 48.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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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