Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Luton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 78 schools across Luton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Luton has 78 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 77 with a published Ofsted inspection, 12 (16%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Leagrave Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Luton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

78
Total schools
12
Outstanding (historic grade)
16%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Leagrave Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
2. Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
3. Hillborough Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. Tennyson Road Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. Denbigh Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
6. Denbigh High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
7. Chantry Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
8. Whipperley Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
9. Crawley Green Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 73 View school
10. Putteridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
11. Challney High School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
12. The Linden Academy
Primary
 Good 67 View school
13. Chiltern Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
14. Downside Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
15. Challney High School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 67 View school
16. Waulud Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
17. Bramingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 65 View school
18. Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
Primary
 Good 65 View school
19. St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 65 View school
20. Southfield Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 65 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Luton?
There are 78 open primary & secondary schools in Luton (closed schools are excluded). 12 of the 77 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Luton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Luton is Leagrave Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Luton?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Luton?
Primary and secondary applications in Luton are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Luton council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.