William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, LU3 1PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
William Austin Infant School is a primary school in Luton for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 January 2015, report published 5 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
The school's core values of happiness, caring and respect are woven through everything pupils do at William Austin Infant School. Pupils arrive promptly each day, keen to learn and play in the school's stimulating environments. The school's aim is for all pupils to shine. Adults have high expectations and pupils rise to these. Many pupils arrive with few English language skills, often from other countries. They are quickly welcomed into the school's inclusive community and receive the support they need to be successful. By the time they leave, most pupils achieve or exceed the school's expectations for them. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They love to earn rewards for demonstrating the school's wider set of values. Values champions in each class award stickers to pupils who show a particular value. Pupils celebrate each other's achievements in a weekly assembly. There is a strong culture of respect and aspiration throughout the school. Extra-curricular clubs are very popular. They cover a wide range of interests, including cookery, science and a range of sports. Pupils enjoy going on trips that bring their learning to life. For example, a memorable visit to the houses of parliament gave members of the pupil parliament a taste of democracy in action.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to assessing pupils' progress in the wider curriculum is in the early stages of implementation. Curriculum leaders are still developing the way they use assessments to identify where the curriculum might be improved. This means that, in these subjects, pupils do not always learn as well as they should. The school should ensure that it continues to embed the new approach and strengthen the way it is used to inform curriculum improvements, so that all pupils learn as well as the school intends them to.
Pupil numbers and mix
313 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near William Austin Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Austin Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Icknield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| River Bank Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Denbigh Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bal Kang
- Phone
- 01582595198
- Address
- Culverhouse Road, Luton, LU3 1PZ
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 109584
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.