Ferrars Junior School

Primary
Academy
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ferrars Junior School is a primary school in Luton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 32nd of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2013, report published 27 February 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

85 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths55%

55%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

350 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals22.6%

22.6%, 3.9 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 support12.6%

12.6%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ferrars Junior School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Ferrars Academy	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Leagrave Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	91% met the expected standard
Southfield Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Chantry Primary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	79% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 7 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Rae
Phone: 01582574933
Website: ferrars.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0ES
Local authority: Luton
URN: 151041

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.