Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, LU3 2NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton Road Primary School is a primary school in Luton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 37th of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- 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 26 March 2024
Pupils' welfare and education are top priorities at this school. Pupils benefit from the school's nurturing approach. They trust adults to listen to them and value their opinions. This develops a sense of belonging in pupils. New pupils receive a warm welcome, which helps them settle well. Relationships between pupils and staff are respectful and considerate. Pupils feel safe and cared for. Pupils contribute to the school through different leadership opportunities. These include being house captains, school councillors or prefects. They develop their talents and interests through a variety of clubs, all chosen by the school council. Pupils feel empowered to help others in this caring community. They have a strong sense of fairness and equality. They believe 'everyone has a right to be who they want to be'. Leaders have steered the school through considerable changes, especially this academic year. As part of this, staff expect the best from and for their pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations. They have high aspirations for their futures. Pupils know they need to work hard in lessons to achieve their ambitions, and they do. Pupils' behaviour is calm and orderly. Lunchtimes are sociable. Pupils thrive in this inclusive and loving school.
What the school should improve
- Some subject curriculums are newer than others. Teachers do not yet know the content of some of these new curriculums in sufficient detail. Teachers do not adapt learning precisely enough for all pupils. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they might in these subjects. The school must ensure that teachers have the subject knowledge and skills they need to teach all subjects effectively.
- Some teachers do not adapt the curriculum well for pupils with SEND. Some adults lack the skills and understanding to support pupils with SEND as needed. This affects how well some pupils with SEND learn and develop their independence. The school should ensure all staff receive support and training, so they can more effectively meet the needs of all pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
347 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Norton Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beechwood Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| The Meads Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Icknield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Denbigh Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sughra Asghar
- Phone
- 01582571169
- Address
- Norton Road, Luton, LU3 2NX
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 109548
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.