Norton Road Primary School is a primary school located in Luton. According to Ofsted inspection, the school's management effectiveness is outstanding, overall effectiveness, quality of education and outcomes for pupils are good. The school inspection was carried out on 14/12/2012. According to tests results, the school's progress in reading, progress in writing and progress in maths are average. The overall pupil absence from this school is 4.1%, which is 0.1 percentage points lower than the UK average.

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Norton Road, Luton

School Information

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: Mr Mike Austins
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109548

Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall Effectiveness
  • Quality Of Education
  • Outcomes For Pupils
  • Management Effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/12/2012

Pupils

Information

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 384
Number of Boys: 183
Number of Girls: 201

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.4% 8.2%

Education - Primary

Progress score in reading, writing and maths

Reading
Average: -0.8 Confidence interval -2.5 to 0.9
Writing
Average: -0.5 Confidence interval -2.1 to 1
Maths
Average: -0.8 Confidence interval -2.3 to 0.7

Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths

School:61%
England Average:65%

Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths

School:5%
England Average:11%

Average score in reading

School:105
England Average:104

Average score in maths

School:106
England Average:105

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 1,777 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
4out 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 3,138 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road , LU4 9RD
2out of 4 752 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE
3out of 4 1,157 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB
3out of 4 1,197 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
2out of 4 1,601 yd Academy converter 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
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 1,710 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 2,041 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL
2out of 4 2,273 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW
- not rated 2,425 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF
- not rated 1,020 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery
King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY
- not rated 1,671 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ
- not rated 1,675 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 1,675 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Rabia Girls' and Boys' School
12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX
- not rated 1,755 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.