William Austin Infant School, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 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.
William Austin Infant School currently has around 329 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 20.7% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 48.6%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 24.6%
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: | Culverhouse Road, Luton, LU3 1PZ |
| Website: | http://www.williamaustininfants.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582595198 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Bal Kang |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109584 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 329 |
| Number of Boys: | 166 |
| Number of Girls: | 163 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 48.60% | 160 |
| Bangladeshi | 24.60% | 81 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 31 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 16 |
| Indian | 4.60% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| African | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White British | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 70 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Bank Primary School Bath Road , LU3 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | - not rated | 744 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.