Chalton Lower School is a primary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chalton Lower School currently has around 65 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.5% boys and 41.5% girls. Around 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Luton Road, Luton, LU4 9UJ |
| Website: | www.chaltonlower.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01525872354 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Natalie Bill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109487 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 75 |
| Number of Pupils: | 65 |
| Number of Boys: | 38 |
| Number of Girls: | 27 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 61.50% | 40 |
| Unclassified | 7.70% | 5 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 2 |
| African | 3.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalton Lower School Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Park Community Primary Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundon Lower School Streatley Road , Upper Sundon LU3 3PQ | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houstone School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire UTC Parkside Drive , Kingsland Skills Centre LU5 5PY | - not rated | 1,615 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Community College Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PY | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School Regis Education Centre , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire PRU Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PY | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.