Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, LU4 9NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leagrave Primary School is a primary school in Luton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 1st of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2018, report published 21 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils and staff are immensely proud to be part of the school community. Pupils make friends easily. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. This helps pupils to be highly motivated learners and to settle to tasks quickly. Pupils learn a broad and challenging curriculum. This enables all pupils to achieve exceptionally well in all areas. Pupils are proud of their work and are keen to talk about their accomplishments. Pupils' behaviour in school is exemplary. They are polite and courteous to each other and to visitors. From the moment children join the school, all staff have high expectations for their behaviour. Pupils show high levels of respect towards each other and staff. They know adults will help them if they face challenges. This carefully thought-out support enables pupils to feel safe and thrive with their learning. A well-planned personal development programme enables pupils to understand their own rights and responsibilities. Pupils can take on leadership roles. These include prefects, school councillors and digital ambassadors. These roles enable pupils to feel valued members of the school community. Pupils know that they have a 'voice' and can help improve the school even more. They understand the importance of thinking of others through their charity work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
457 pupils on roll, with places for 440
Schools near Leagrave Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrars Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| The Ferrars Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Beechwood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Edel Gillespie
- Phone
- 01582571951
- Address
- Strangers Way, Luton, LU4 9ND
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 131851
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.