State School
#15 in Best Primary Schools in Luton
Pirton Hill Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Pirton Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Luton LU4 9EX
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Teachers use lively songs and rhymes to help children remember important knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Promoting reading across the school has been successful.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers lack subject-specific knowledge in some newer subjects like geography.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The books that teachers use for phonics in key stage 1 are chosen well.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs receive support well matched to their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in kind and friendly ways around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers include sounds from the school’s phonics programme as part of their everyday teaching, which particularly benefits some children with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that when bullying sometimes happens, their teachers will put a stop to it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School safeguarding systems are thorough and checked regularly by governors.
Parent Feedback: Information about how parents can feed back their views is provided.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that leaders take account of their workload and have created a positive team spirit.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders’ approach to promoting reading across the school has been successful.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not have enough specific training.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are still getting to grips with a small number of subjects.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
Pirton Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 419 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Pirton Hill Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Pirton Hill Primary School
Pirton Hill Primary School is a successful community school that puts the welfare of all of its students at the centre of everything it does. We are a values-based institution that places a strong emphasis on giving students the tools they need to realise their greatest potential and be the best versions of themselves. Our ethos is built on Pirton Hill's Values (which incorporate British Values) and our motto is Expect, Believe, Achieve and Enjoy. We encourage parents, carers, and community members to actively participate in their children's learning and development because we are a school at the centre of the neighbourhood. Every action we do is centred on the children, and we strive to give every student a well-rounded, fun education. Our committed and encouraging staff team works hard to offer a wide variety of extracurricular and academic options, fostering skill and innovation. We hope that our website provides you with an overview of our school, everything we have to offer, and the successes of our students. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school if you have any questions or to set up a visit.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 56.72% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.03% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 19 | 55.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.88% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% 6 | 54.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.63% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | 52.13% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.44% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2024
Pirton Hill Primary School Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pirton Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1