The Linden Academy, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Linden Academy currently has around 445 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 33.7% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 27.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 13% , followed by indian at 10.6%
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: | Osborne Road, Luton, LU1 3HJ |
| Website: | https://www.thelindenacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01582211441 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Michelle Woodhams |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137324 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 504 |
| Number of Pupils: | 445 |
| Number of Boys: | 232 |
| Number of Girls: | 213 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.6% | 8.2% |
| African | 27.60% | 123 |
| Pakistani | 13.00% | 58 |
| Indian | 10.60% | 47 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 35 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.00% | 31 |
| White British | 5.20% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 4.00% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.50% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Academy Osborne Road , LU1 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) Cutenhoe Learning Park , Cutenhoe Road LU1 3NJ | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Primary School Tennyson Road , LU1 3RS | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Primary School Tennyson Road , LU1 3RS | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Junior School Brooms Road , LU2 0JP | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Luton High School Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NH | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Luton 1 - 9 York Street , LU2 0EZ | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield Business and Enterprise Studio Academy 1-9 York Street , LU2 0EZ | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Centre for Education Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 920 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.