Parklea Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cranbrook Drive Sundon Park Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3EW |
| Phone | 01582571619 |
| Reference Number | 109556 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 529 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.61%
Girls: 48.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 42 | 83 |
| 2 | 42 | 34 | 76 |
| 3 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
| 4 | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| 5 | 29 | 42 | 71 |
| 6 | 45 | 35 | 80 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.9% |
| White, Other | 15.1% |
| African | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% |
| Asian, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Caribbean | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS |
0.25 miles |
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Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
0.48 miles |
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Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX |
0.8 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
0.84 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
0.94 miles |
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Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
1.2 miles |
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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
1.23 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
1.26 miles |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
1.39 miles |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
1.41 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NS |
1.47 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
1.48 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
1.54 miles |
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Sundon Lower School
Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3PQ |
1.54 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
1.55 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE |
1.55 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
1.55 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
1.57 miles |
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Ferrars Junior School
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0ES |
1.58 miles |
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The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
0.26 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
0.57 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
0.65 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.29 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.29 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.4 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
1.62 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
1.63 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.64 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
1.71 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
1.72 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
1.86 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.96 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
2.33 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
2.37 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
2.5 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
2.73 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
2.85 miles |
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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
3.2 miles |
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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA |
3.21 miles |