Luton Primary School is a primary school in Chatham, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Luton Primary School currently has around 658 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 52.2% 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.
| Address: | Luton Road, Chatham, ME4 5AW |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Major |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118318 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 658 |
| Number of Boys: | 343 |
| Number of Girls: | 315 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Infant & Nursery School Alexandra Road , ME4 5AP | - not rated | 71 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 479 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch High School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Medway Community College Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 846 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redvers Centre Redvers Road , ME4 5UU | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.