Sundon Lower School
Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sundon Lower School is a primary school in Luton for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils know the school values, such as friendship and respect, well. These guide their relationships with each other and with staff. In mixed-age classes, pupils at this small school make friends and work together from the early years. Some pupils join later from different settings. They are made welcome and soon feel part of this harmonious and happy community. Pupils are confident that staff will keep them safe. They know that when they share a concern with staff, any unkindness will be stopped. At breaktimes, pupils play together kindly. Many pupils enjoy running around in the extensive grounds. For pupils who prefer a less energetic break, there are books outside to enjoy. Despite some recent staffing changes, pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They respond well to the high expectations for behaviour. Pupils settle quickly and quietly to the tasks they are given. In most subjects, they achieve well. Occasionally, an extra explanation or challenge would help them to achieve more. Pupils enjoy clubs at lunchtime, such as choir and art. Through the local sports partnership, they join in sporting events with other schools. The oldest pupils take part in a residential trip with another local school.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not consistently check on what pupils know and use this to adjust their teaching. When this happens, pupils do not get the right help to secure new ideas. The school should ensure that the right checks on pupils' learning are in place. The school should also ensure that teachers use their checks on pupils' understanding to plan activities and sequences of lessons that consolidate and extend pupils' knowledge.
- Some staff do not teach the curriculum as well as leaders intend. Occasionally, they do not explain things clearly or make links to what pupils already know in order to extend their thinking. As a result, a few pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff have the right subject knowledge and expertise to teach all subjects effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
63 pupils on roll, with places for 75
Schools near Sundon Lower School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalton Lower School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Parklea Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Waulud Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Harlington Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Blunt
- Phone
- 01525872357
- Address
- Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PQ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 138939
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.