Warden Hill Infant School is a primary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Warden Hill Infant School currently has around 314 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 15.0% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 29.9%. white british pupils make up about 12.7% , followed by indian at 11.5%
| Address: | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DN |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Maxted |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109570 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 314 |
| Number of Boys: | 161 |
| Number of Girls: | 153 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 29.90% | 94 |
| White British | 12.70% | 40 |
| Indian | 11.50% | 36 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.90% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 5.70% | 18 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 14 |
| African | 4.50% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 2.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,113 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 | 3,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Hill Infant Academy Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramingham Primary School Freeman Avenue , LU3 4BL | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | - not rated | 895 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.