Ferrars Junior School, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Ferrars Junior School currently has around 352 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 26.7%. indian pupils make up about 13.4% , followed by other asian at 11.4%
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: | Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0ES |
| Website: | http://www.ferrars.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582574933 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Rae |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151041 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 352 |
| Number of Boys: | 182 |
| Number of Girls: | 170 |
| Pakistani | 26.70% | 94 |
| Indian | 13.40% | 47 |
| Other Asian | 11.40% | 40 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 27 |
| African | 7.10% | 25 |
| White British | 7.10% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.80% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.00% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 4.30% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrars Junior School Lewsey Road , LU4 0ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferrars Junior School Lewsey Road , LU4 0ES | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferrars Infant School Macaulay Road , LU4 0LL | - not rated | 78 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrars Academy Macaulay Road , LU4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PF | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halyard High School Emerald Road , LU4 0NE | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House Moorlands King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Education, Tuition and Guidance Centre 9 Cosgrove Way , LU1 1XL | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.