Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillborough Road Luton Bedfordshire LU1 5EZ |
| Reference Number | 109581 |
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school where students feel safe and part of a caring community. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils’ learning from early years through to Year 2, with strong subject knowledge present among teachers. Although the school has notable strengths in fostering enthusiasm for learning and developing a supportive environment, there are some areas where improvement is needed, particularly regarding task difficulty and staff confidence in the new behaviour policy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 302 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.33%
Girls: 49.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 40 | 83 |
| 2 | 39 | 48 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 20.2% |
| Pakistani | 15.9% |
| African | 13.9% |
| Indian | 9.6% |
| White, British | 7% |
| Asian, Other | 6.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and part of a caring community.
- The school has a well-organized and ambitious curriculum.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and plan effectively.
- There is effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Children make a strong start in early years with high expectations.
- Pupils enjoy a rich selection of reading materials and have a love for reading.
- The school promotes tolerance and celebrates diversity.
- Staff are positive about the support from leaders and governors.
Areas for Improvement
- Some tasks are set that are too hard for pupils, impacting their progress.
- Not all staff are fully confident in applying the new behaviour policy consistently.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 69 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ |
0 miles |
|
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA |
0.25 miles |
|
Farley Junior Academy
Northdrift Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JF |
0.27 miles |
|
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1RB |
0.31 miles |
|
Tennyson Road Primary School
Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS |
0.4 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary School
117 Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RR |
0.46 miles |
|
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
0.61 miles |
|
Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ |
0.63 miles |
|
Whipperley Infant Academy
Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5QY |
0.68 miles |
|
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
Cutenhoe Learning Park, Cutenhoe Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3NJ |
0.81 miles |
|
The Linden Academy
Osborne Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HJ |
0.92 miles |
|
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
1 miles |
|
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
1.08 miles |
|
St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
1.11 miles |
|
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
1.15 miles |
|
Foxdell Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1TG |
1.18 miles |
|
Caddington Village School
Five Oaks, Caddington, Caddington Village School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD |
1.22 miles |
|
Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
1.35 miles |
|
Wenlock CofE Academy
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.42 miles |
|
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
1.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
0.52 miles |
|
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
0.8 miles |
|
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
1.01 miles |
|
Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.05 miles |
|
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
1.28 miles |
|
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
1.28 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.64 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
2.09 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
2.14 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
2.19 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.37 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
2.43 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.55 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.68 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.68 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.94 miles |
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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
3.07 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
3.19 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
3.21 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
3.38 miles |