Bushmead Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bushmead Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7EU |
| Phone | 01582725387 |
| Reference Number | 132246 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 722 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.11%
Girls: 48.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 47 | 89 |
| 2 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
| 3 | 61 | 57 | 118 |
| 4 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 5 | 63 | 45 | 108 |
| 6 | 59 | 49 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 24.1% |
| White, British | 15.9% |
| White, Other | 8.6% |
| Asian, Other | 8.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-11-29 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-03 | 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | 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 | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
0.67 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
0.71 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.77 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.8 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
0.82 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
0.85 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.95 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
0.99 miles |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
1.05 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
1.11 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
1.12 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.21 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NS |
1.28 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
1.28 miles |
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Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.33 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
1.33 miles |
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Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
1.38 miles |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
1.4 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
1.41 miles |
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Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
0.28 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
0.52 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
0.55 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
1.11 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
1.13 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.27 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
1.34 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.43 miles |
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Windmill Hill School
York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.56 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.6 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
1.61 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
1.75 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.77 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.31 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.34 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.35 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.36 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
2.41 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
2.49 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
2.71 miles |