Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, LU2 7EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Luton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 31st of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 May 2023, report published 10 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of this welcoming, inclusive school. Throughout the school, relationships are kind. In the early years, children learn to take turns and listen to each other. As pupils move through the school, they learn about and celebrate the diversity of their community. Pupils share the ambitions of their teachers to achieve well. Right from the start, in the early years, children begin to understand the school values such as resilience and perseverance. These values are threaded through lessons and extra-curricular activities. As a result, pupils settle quickly to the tasks that are set for them. They cooperate well and keep trying, even when things are tricky. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Lessons run smoothly because pupils are familiar with school routines and expectations. Breaktimes are calm and friendly. There is plenty of space for conversations and to use the play equipment. Some pupils relax and read together or browse in the library. 'Playground Pals' help younger children to play games together successfully. Pupils are confident that teachers address and stop any incidences of unkind behaviour or bullying. Clubs such as choir and cricket enable the pupils who attend to develop their interests and talents.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the teaching team is not consistently clear when introducing new subject vocabulary or concepts. When this happens, some opportunities to check, embed and extend pupils' learning are missed. Leaders need to provide training and support so that all staff know how to teach new learning precisely and securely.
- A few pupils miss too much time in school. As a result, they do not learn as well as they should. Additionally, they do not benefit from the wealth of wider opportunities provided by the school. Leaders must continue to work with these pupils and their families to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly and arrive on time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
111 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
720 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Austin Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| William Austin Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Warden Hill Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Icknield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Scarrott
- Phone
- 01582725387
- Address
- Bushmead Road, Luton, LU2 7EU
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 132246
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.