Whipperley Infant Academy
Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whipperley Infant Academy is a primary school in Luton for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 13 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
Whipperley Infant School provides a nurturing environment where pupils flourish. The school's only rule, 'being kind', sits at the heart of everything they do. From the start of children's time in the early years, the school helps them to develop confidence and independence. Staff are excellent role models. In return, pupils behave well and are respectful. They know the staff will keep them safe. As a result, relationships are strong across the school. In this school, pupils develop a strong sense of character. They are thoughtful and reflective. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils respond well to these and achieve well. Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports pupils to learn about other faiths and cultures. This highly inclusive school ensures pupils live by fundamental British values every day. There are a range of extra-curricular opportunities for pupils to participate in. These help develop pupils' talents and skills. Clubs on offer include gardening, cookery, creativity, sports and music. The school makes sure these activities are available to everyone. From the early years onwards, educational visits considerably enhance the ambitious curriculum. Pupils take part in many whole-town initiatives.
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Whipperley Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Farley Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Foxdell Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Dallow Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Amelia Whitehouse
- Phone
- 01582725868
- Address
- Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5QY
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 139219
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.