Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Luton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 79 schools across Luton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

66.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Woodlands Secondary School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Lady Zia Wernher School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Oakwood Primary School Not applicable	Requires Improvement	95	View school
5.	Leagrave Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
6.	Hillborough Junior School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
7.	Denbigh Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
8.	Tennyson Road Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
9.	Hart Hill Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
10.	Rothesay Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
11.	Grasmere Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
12.	Chapel Street Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
13.	Pastures Way Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
14.	Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	William Austin Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Richmond Hill School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	The Gill Blowers Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
18.	Avenue Centre for Education Not applicable	Good	80	View school
19.	The Ferrars Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Luton?

There are 79 primary & secondary schools in Luton, of which 12 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Luton?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Luton is Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Luton?

Primary and secondary school applications in Luton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Luton council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Luton?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Luton are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 74.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.