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Farley Junior Academy
Northdrift Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JF, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.2 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
349
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 64% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% of schools nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 91.2, indicating it outperforms 91% of schools in the area. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani31.8%
White Other12.9%
Asian Bangladeshi12.6%
White British9.7%
Mixed W+Asian6.6%
Black African6.0%
Mixed Other4.3%
Other4.0%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.87279, -0.43115 · LU1 5JF
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN148297
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Websitewww.farleyacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Farley Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Farley Junior Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Farley Junior Academy a good school?
Farley Junior Academy scores 91.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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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