Is Southfield Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 44 primary schools in Luton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Southfield Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Southfield Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Southfield Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Southfield Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Southfield Primary Academy

Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE

Local ranking14th of 44 primary schools in Luton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 425
Boys: 213 (53%)
Girls: 192 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (96% full)
SEND: 27.5%
FSM Eligible: 33.2%
EAL: 59.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 24.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,171/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 19.6%
White Other: 17.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 10.6%
Asian Pakistani: 9.5%
Asian Indian: 7.3%
Black African: 6.6%
Asian Other: 6.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.7%

19.6%

White British

17.5%

White Other

10.6%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01582604876

head@southfield-primary.co.uk

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Pastures Way

Luton, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146714
UKPRN: 10082196
Establishment No.: 2273
Trust: PIONEER LEARNING TRUST

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