Waulud Primary School, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Waulud Primary School currently has around 452 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 44.0% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 19.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 17.7% , followed by bangladeshi at 14.8%
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: | Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, LU3 3LZ |
| Website: | www.wauludprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582593469 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anne Devereux |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131850 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 452 |
| Number of Boys: | 228 |
| Number of Girls: | 224 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 19.50% | 88 |
| Pakistani | 17.70% | 80 |
| Bangladeshi | 14.80% | 67 |
| Other White | 11.70% | 53 |
| African | 10.20% | 46 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.80% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 20 |
| Caribbean | 3.50% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 9 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 0 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 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Infant School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Junior School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklea Primary School Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | - not rated | 779 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 2,712 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 | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.