Located in Chatham, Luton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Luton Primary School currently has around 651 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 48.0% 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 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.6%. african pupils make up about 25.7% , followed by other white at 18.9%
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: | Luton Road, Chatham, ME4 5AW |
| Website: | www.lutonprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01634336900 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth Gamet |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150218 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 651 |
| Number of Boys: | 341 |
| Number of Girls: | 310 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.60% | 232 |
| African | 25.70% | 167 |
| Other White | 18.90% | 123 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 22 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.90% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.