William Austin Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Culverhouse Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1PZ |
| Reference Number | 109584 |
William Austin Infant School is performing well overall, maintaining the standards established during its previous inspection. The school has created a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported in their learning. Many students, especially those who are new to English or have special educational needs, quickly develop their language skills and achieve or exceed expectations by the time they leave. The strong focus on core values fosters a culture of respect and ambition among pupils, contributing to their exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes towards school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 329 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.46%
Girls: 49.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 57 | 106 |
| 2 | 51 | 62 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 48.6% |
| Asian, Other | 9.4% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White, British | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate impeccable behaviour and have positive attitudes to learning.
- The curriculum is well-structured and progressively builds knowledge and skills.
- Strong emphasis on language and communication skills supports pupils with English as an additional language.
- Consistent routines and expectations enhance the learning environment.
- Extra-curricular clubs are popular and offer a wide range of interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment of pupils' progress in the wider curriculum is still in early stages.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 47 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
0.04 miles |
|
Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
0.45 miles |
|
River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.58 miles |
|
Denbigh Primary School
Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
0.6 miles |
|
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
0.67 miles |
|
Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
0.77 miles |
|
Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.86 miles |
|
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
0.87 miles |
|
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.93 miles |
|
The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
0.95 miles |
|
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
1.01 miles |
|
Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
1.06 miles |
|
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
1.07 miles |
|
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
1.14 miles |
|
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
1.2 miles |
|
St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
1.32 miles |
|
Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.32 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
1.37 miles |
|
Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ |
1.4 miles |
|
Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
0.42 miles |
|
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
0.61 miles |
|
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
0.62 miles |
|
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
0.74 miles |
|
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
0.8 miles |
|
Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
0.97 miles |
|
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
1.21 miles |
|
Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.33 miles |
|
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
1.39 miles |
|
Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.48 miles |
|
Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.55 miles |
|
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.68 miles |
|
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.7 miles |
|
King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.72 miles |
|
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.73 miles |
|
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.03 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
2.1 miles |
|
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
2.11 miles |
|
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
2.25 miles |
|
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
2.33 miles |