Denbigh Primary School, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. 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.

Denbigh Primary School currently has around 627 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (50.2%). bangladeshi pupils make up about 37.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, LU3 1NS
Website: www.denbighprimary.com
Telephone: 01582571597
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Luton
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Natalie McKiernan
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109534

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/11/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 627
Number of Boys: 317
Number of Girls: 310

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani50.20%315
Bangladeshi37.80%237
Other Mixed2.20%14
Other White1.90%12
Other Asian1.90%12
Indian1.60%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.60%10
Unclassified0.80%5
White and Asian0.60%4
White British0.50%3
White and Black African0.30%2
African0.30%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.3)
Writing: Below Average (-1.4)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB
3out of 4 2,183 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 2,636 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 2,814 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lea Bank Nursery
Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ
- not rated 2,879 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
3out of 4 2,958 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denbigh Primary School
Bishopscote Road Site , LU3 1NS
4out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Denbigh Infant School
Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road , LU4 8LD
3out of 4 513 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Maidenhall Infant School
Newark Road , LU4 8LD
- not rated 567 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
River Bank Primary School
Bath Road , LU3 1ES
3out of 4 824 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 786 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
- not rated 786 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Icknield High School
Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH
3out of 4 1,771 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Icknield High School
Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH
- not rated 1,771 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Studio School Luton
1 - 9 York Street , LU2 0EZ
- not rated 2,260 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnfield College
New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF
- not rated 1,763 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW
- not rated 1,827 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF
- not rated 294 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ
- not rated 426 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD
- not rated 798 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rabia Girls' and Boys' School
12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX
- not rated 915 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Olive Tree Primary School
116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE
- not rated 1,009 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.