Wigmore Primary
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Twyford Drive Wigmore Primary School Luton Bedfordshire LU2 9TB |
| Phone | 01582616101 |
| Reference Number | 109588 |
Wigmore Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in 2018. Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and actively engage with the curriculum, which is diverse and well-balanced. An emphasis on mental health and respect fosters a positive school environment where children feel valued and supported. The school effectively addresses the needs of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), collaborating with parents and external agencies to provide tailored support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 609 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.01%
Girls: 44.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 28 | 84 |
| 2 | 36 | 50 | 86 |
| 3 | 45 | 42 | 87 |
| 4 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
| 5 | 58 | 32 | 90 |
| 6 | 45 | 38 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.7% |
| White, Other | 17.6% |
| African | 7.6% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 01 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager learners and enjoy attending school.
- The curriculum is well-structured from Reception through to Year 6.
- Teachers understand and implement effective teaching strategies.
- A diverse range of books promotes a love for reading.
- Pupils with SEND receive well-rounded support and learn well.
- The school celebrates pupils' talents and encourages their interests.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of older pupils have gaps in their phonics knowledge.
- Some subjects need further development to address gaps in older pupils' prior knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 1% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
0.49 miles |
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Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
0.5 miles |
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Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Cockernhoe Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8PY |
0.71 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
0.86 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
0.97 miles |
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Crawley Green Infant School
Beaconsfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.03 miles |
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Wenlock CofE Academy
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.05 miles |
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Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.1 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
1.11 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.23 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
1.33 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
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1.58 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
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1.6 miles |
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The Linden Academy
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1.75 miles |
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2.02 miles |
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2.07 miles |
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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
2.08 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
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2.13 miles |
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Chapel Street Nursery School
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2.22 miles |
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Tennyson Road Primary School
Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS |
2.23 miles |
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Putteridge High School
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Lime Academy Hartwell
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1.52 miles |
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Stopsley High School
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1.57 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
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1.66 miles |
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1.92 miles |
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2.18 miles |
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2.76 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
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2.99 miles |
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3.03 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
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3.67 miles |
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Lea Manor High School
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3.85 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
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3.98 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
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4.03 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
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4.11 miles |
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4.11 miles |
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