Best Primary Schools in Luton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 46 schools across Luton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Luton has 46 primary schools, of which 7 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 37 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Luton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Luton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

46
Total schools
7
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
🥈 Leagrave Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Hillborough Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. Denbigh Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Tennyson Road Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. William Austin Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. The Ferrars Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Downside Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Chantry Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Farley Junior Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
13. River Bank Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. Waulud Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Putteridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. The Meads Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Stopsley Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Bramingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Southfield Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Luton?
There are 46 primary schools in Luton, of which 7 (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 schools in Luton are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.