The Linden Academy
Osborne Road, Luton, LU1 3HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Linden Academy is a primary school in Luton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 30th of 41 primary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 15 July 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 18 June 2024
Pupils at this school are very well cared for by their teachers and other adults. Relationships are consistently calm, kind and respectful. Pupils are happy to work and play together. They feel and are safe. Staff and anti-bullying ambassadors swiftly remedy any rare incidents of unkind behaviour. While pupils' outcomes in national assessments and tests have not always been as strong as they should be, pupils are now doing well. This is because they respond well to the school's high expectations. Pupils benefit from effective teaching. From the time they start in early years, pupils show enthusiasm for learning. They know that trying hard and plenty of practice will help them to make progress. Pupils challenge themselves to remember the 'golden nuggets' from lessons. From the early years, children know that it is ok to learn from your mistakes. This gives them the confidence to try new things. Older pupils appreciate the guidance to push themselves beyond their 'comfort zones'. Most pupils are highly attentive in lessons. Pupils behave well in class and move around the school in an orderly way. Pupils enjoy a wealth of opportunities to broaden their horizons such as trips, visitors and clubs.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, checks on the impact of the curriculum are not consistently secure. When this happens, subject leaders do not always spot where staff or groups of pupils need further support. The school should ensure that subject leaders have the right skills and systems to identify and address weaker aspects of provision swiftly.
- Teachers sometimes do not check pupils' learning closely enough to identify gaps or misconceptions. When this happens, they do not adjust their teaching quickly enough so that all pupils secure and build on the most important learning. The school should ensure that all teachers use checks on pupils' learning effectively to inform planning and adapt teaching to support pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
427 pupils on roll, with places for 504
Schools near The Linden Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Oakwood Primary School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Crawley Green Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Wenlock CofE Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jermaine Burroughs
- Phone
- 01582211441
- Address
- Osborne Road, Luton, LU1 3HJ
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 137324
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.