Whipperley Infant Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 7
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

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

Eligible for free school meals29%

29%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.7%

40.7%, 19.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22%

22%, 7.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Whipperley Infant Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Farley Junior Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding64% met the expected standard
Foxdell Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good66% met the expected standard
Dallow Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot 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
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.