Lady Zia Wernher School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 9AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lady Zia Wernher School is a special school in Luton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 October 2014, report published 21 October 2014

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

22 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

264 pupils on roll, with places for 265

Eligible for free school meals35.6%

35.6%, 9.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.7%

33.7%, 12.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lady Zia Wernher School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Richmond Hill School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Lime Academy Hartwell	1 mile	Ofsted: Inadequate	Not published
Active Support Education Centre	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 1.6
Woodlands Secondary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Claystone School	4 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Not published

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Jackson
Phone: 01582728705
Website: ladyziawernherschool.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 9AY
Local authority: Luton
URN: 109745

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.