Located in Luton, Icknield Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Icknield Primary School currently has around 599 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 18.1% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 25 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 48.7%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 17.9%
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: | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2JB |
| Website: | www.icknieldprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01582534000 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria James |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109579 |
Ofsted inspection date: 31/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 599 |
| Number of Boys: | 312 |
| Number of Girls: | 287 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.5% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 48.70% | 292 |
| Bangladeshi | 17.90% | 107 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 35 |
| Other Asian | 4.50% | 27 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 22 |
| African | 3.70% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 19 |
| White British | 2.70% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | - not rated | 487 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.