Someries Junior School, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Someries Junior School currently has around 240 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 19.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.3%. other white pupils make up about 12.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AH |
| Website: | www.someriesjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582738810 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jason Hunt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109575 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 240 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.30% | 104 |
| Other White | 12.90% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 6.30% | 15 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 15 |
| African | 5.80% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 5.40% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 4.60% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.60% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Someries Junior School Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | 4out of 4 | 33 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramridge Infant School Ashcroft Road , LU2 9AB | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramridge Junior School Turners Road North , LU2 9AH | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramridge Primary School Turners Road North , LU2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hartwell 1 York Street , LU2 0EZ | 1out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , LU2 0EZ | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.