Maidenhall 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.
Maidenhall Primary School currently has around 670 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 23.4% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (59.3%). other mixed pupils make up about 11.5% , followed by bangladeshi at 11.5%
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: | Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LD |
| Website: | www.maidenhall.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582430780 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Adkins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109546 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 670 |
| Number of Boys: | 362 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 59.30% | 397 |
| Other Mixed | 11.50% | 77 |
| Bangladeshi | 11.50% | 77 |
| Other Asian | 6.60% | 44 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 33 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 10 |
| African | 1.00% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| White British | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhall Primary School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhall Infant School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | - not rated | 59 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Primary School Bishopscote Road Site , LU3 1NS | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Infant School Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys and Community College Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS Educational Services Kingsway Industrial Estate , Kingsway LU1 1LP | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.