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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
425
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 74% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British19.5%
White Other17.4%
Asian Bangladeshi10.6%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Asian Indian7.3%
Black African6.6%
Asian Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed Other3.3%
Other3.1%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.90298, -0.49019 · LU4 0PE
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN146714
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southfield Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Southfield Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is Southfield Primary Academy a good school?
Southfield Primary Academy scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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