Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southfield Primary Academy is a primary school in Luton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 23rd of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 12 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils at Southfield Primary Academy are happy, feel safe and are well supported by staff. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils. Staff are supportive and caring in their manner with pupils. There are a variety of opportunities for the pupils to act as leaders throughout the school, which the pupils fully embrace. Staff have high aspirations for the pupils. The pupils know that staff want them to do the very best that they can. Pupils work hard in lessons. Pupils are friendly and polite. On occasion, some pupils become distracted in lessons. However, staff are very quick to respond to this. In the playground, pupils are happy to play with children from other year groups and welcome them into their games. Pupils know what bullying is and say it does not happen often. However, when it does, leaders are vigilant to act quickly to stop it. Parents and pupils are positive about the experience that they receive from the school; many referred to the exceptional support that they have received.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the knowledge that pupils must learn and how this builds from year to year. Where this is the case, pupils do not develop a deep understanding of these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they continue their work to improve the curriculum in these areas, specifying what pupils are expected to be able to know at each stage of their learning.
- Some teachers do not have the required knowledge to deliver the curriculum in some subjects. As a result, they do not explain or guide pupils precisely enough, which slows pupils' progress. Leaders should ensure that they provide professional development opportunities for staff, so they can enact the curriculum as leaders intend.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
405 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Southfield Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Ferrars Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| The Ferrars Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PIONEER LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Baldwin
- Phone
- 01582604876
- Address
- Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 146714
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.