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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.4 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
769
Capacity
840
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong parental satisfaction at 100%, this primary school stands out for its above-average performance in key stage 2, where 78% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 17% nationally. While only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the overall positive environment and community support make it a compelling choice for families in Luton.
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Last inspected: 1 October 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%. | 78% | Top 17% 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 (45 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi33.8%
Asian Pakistani27.0%
White Other8.8%
Asian Other5.9%
Black African5.7%
Asian Indian5.2%
Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.3%
White British1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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51.89392, -0.42392 · LU3 1ES
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN139782
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.riverbankprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is River Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
River Bank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2019.
Is River Bank Primary School a good school?
River Bank Primary School scores 80.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 River Bank Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, River Bank Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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