Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre is a primary school in Luton for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 February 2017, report published 30 March 2017

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 November 2022

Pupils at Someries are very happy and love to learn. Younger children are inspired to explore and learn in the exciting environments in the early childhood education centre. Pupils in key stage 1 build well on this strong start, learning important knowledge and skills needed for future learning. They grow in confidence and want to learn even more. All pupils achieve highly. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Staff have high expectations for every pupil. The 'my big voice' sessions help pupils to discuss how to behave. Pupils learn how to make friends and be responsible for their actions. They support one another in the classroom and play kindly on the playground. Pupils know how to voice concerns, which helps ensure they are safe and free from bullying. Pupils are very well behaved. They work exceptionally well together. Pupils are highly motivated and keen to learn. They show focus and interest in all the tasks they complete. Parents are very keen for their children to attend this school. This is due to the high levels of care that staff give to every pupil. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.

Pupil numbers and mix

321 pupils on roll, with places for 283

Eligible for free school meals12.5%

12.5%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.4%

27.4%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.4%

8.4%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.2%

6.2%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Someries Junior School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: Good67% met the expected standard
Ramridge Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Wigmore Primary0.5 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Putteridge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Michael Scott
Address
Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AH
Local authority
Luton
URN
109583

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.