Norton Road Primary School is a primary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Norton Road Primary School currently has around 356 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 34.8% 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 17%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 37.1%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 15.7%
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: | Norton Road, Luton, LU3 2NX |
| Website: | www.nortonroadprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582571169 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sughra Asghar |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109548 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 356 |
| Number of Boys: | 172 |
| Number of Girls: | 184 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 37.10% | 132 |
| Bangladeshi | 15.70% | 56 |
| Other Mixed | 9.00% | 32 |
| Other Asian | 9.00% | 32 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 30 |
| Unclassified | 5.60% | 20 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.70% | 13 |
| White British | 3.10% | 11 |
| African | 2.00% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 1,642 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 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Road Primary School Norton Road , LU3 2NX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gardenia Avenue , LU3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Gardenia Avenue , LU3 2NS | - not rated | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Linden Road , LU4 9RD | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Infant School Beechwood Road , LU4 9RD | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 238 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.