The Linden Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Osborne Road Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3HJ |
| Phone | 01582211441 |
| Reference Number | 137324 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 475 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.21%
Girls: 47.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| 2 | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| 3 | 38 | 36 | 74 |
| 4 | 31 | 19 | 50 |
| 5 | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| 6 | 40 | 31 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 29.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.6% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| Indian | 7.4% |
| White, British | 5.5% |
| Caribbean | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-12-08 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-07-03 | 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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | 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 | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.2 | 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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Surrey Street Primary School
Cutenhoe Learning Park, Cutenhoe Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3NJ |
0.32 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
117 Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RR |
0.55 miles |
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Tennyson Road Primary School
Tennyson Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RS |
0.55 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
0.69 miles |
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Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA |
0.71 miles |
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Crawley Green Infant School
Beaconsfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
0.77 miles |
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Wenlock CofE Academy
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
0.78 miles |
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Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ |
0.92 miles |
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ |
0.92 miles |
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Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1RB |
0.95 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
1.03 miles |
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Farley Junior Academy
Northdrift Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JF |
1.19 miles |
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Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ |
1.28 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
1.33 miles |
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St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
1.52 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
1.53 miles |
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Whipperley Infant Academy
Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5QY |
1.58 miles |
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Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
1.6 miles |
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Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
1.67 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
0.1 miles |
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Windmill Hill School
York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
0.87 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
1.3 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
1.4 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
1.57 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
1.62 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
1.81 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
2.03 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
2.15 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
2.17 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.51 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
2.68 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
3.15 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
3.3 miles |
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The King's School
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU |
3.4 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
3.42 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
3.42 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
3.53 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
3.63 miles |
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Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE |
3.83 miles |