Denbigh Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Denbigh Road, Luton, LU3 1NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Denbigh Primary School is a primary school in Luton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 3rd of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 November 2018, report published 13 January 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Pupils arrive at school eagerly each morning. They love coming to school. They are happy and safe here. The relationships they have with their peers and staff are based on mutual respect. Pupils engage in their learning with enthusiasm and determination. Staff expect pupils to behave very well and to work hard. They do. Pupils respond extremely well to these high expectations and rise to the challenge. The school's values shine through the impressive opportunities available here for pupils. Pupils behave well in lessons, showing positive attitudes towards their learning. Their behaviour is calm and orderly in the school and in the playground. Pupils learn to collaborate well with each other and demonstrate this exceptionally well every day through pairwork and teamwork. The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is impressive. Leaders make sure that every pupil takes part in a wealth of experiences during their time here. These include a range of school visits, such as trips to parks, museums and theatres, as well as the chance to attend a variety of clubs. Pupils talk proudly and fondly about performing on stage or receiving trophies for their participation in competitions.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

610 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals24.8%

24.8%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language70.3%

70.3%, 48.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Denbigh Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Maidenhall Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard67% met the expected standard
Mehria Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
River Bank Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Beech Hill Community Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard58% met the expected standard
William Austin Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Natalie McKiernan
Address
Denbigh Road, Luton, LU3 1NS
Local authority
Luton
URN
109534

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.