Ofsted: Good emoji_events #24 in Luton public Top 42% UK

Someries Junior School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jason Hunt

location_onLuton, LU2 8AH

language Visit Website phone 1582738810

verified

Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

groups

Students

240

school

Expected Standard

67%

cake

Age Range

7-11

summarize

Someries Junior School is a Community school primary school in Luton, serving ages 7-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 42% of primary schools nationally.

article

School Summary

Someries Junior School is a community school in Luton, admitting pupils aged 7-11. The school has approximately 240 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 7% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #24 of 37 primaries in Luton and #4,832 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 25.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

school

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 63%

Reading85% LA 75%

Writing73% LA 71%

Maths80% LA 74%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading65% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing78% LA 68% · Eng 72%

Maths73% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

60%

LA 58%England 60%

Reading70% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing78% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths70% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-4.1

Read

LA 0.1

-5.7 to -2.5

-0.4

Write

LA 0.3

-2.0 to 1.1

-3.8

Maths

LA 0.8

-5.4 to -2.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

55%

LA 60%England 65%

Reading60% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing75% LA 72% · Eng 78%

Maths69% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.2

Read

LA -0.3

-6.8 to -3.5

-1.5

Write

LA -0.2

-3.0 to 0.0

-3.6

Maths

LA 0.3

-5.0 to -2.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

64%

LA 57%

Reading75% LA 68%

Writing75% LA 73%

Maths76% LA 70%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.1

Read

LA -0.8

-4.7 to -1.5

-2.4

Write

LA -0.3

-3.9 to -0.9

-2.7

Maths

LA -0.3

-4.1 to -1.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

26 February 2019

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

22 April 2015

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

19 November 2014

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

28 June 2013

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

08 May 2013

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

23 June 2010

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

21 February 2007

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

27 May 2002

Inspection Report

picture_as_pdf Download PDF

Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

info

Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-02-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-08

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

gavel

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(2 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 240 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

View Historical Disciplinary Records (2017–2025)keyboard_arrow_down

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	240	3	1.2%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	240	1	0.4%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	241	0	0.0%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	241	0	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	240	0	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	240	0	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	240	3	1.2%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	240	2	0.8%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	237	2	0.8%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	238	1	0.4%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	238	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	234	1	0.4%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	232	1	0.4%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	235	1	0.4%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	236	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	236	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	235	0	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	230	1	0.4%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	235	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	233	1	0.4%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	236	4	1.7%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	239	4	1.7%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	237	2	0.8%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	235	2	0.9%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	235	2	0.9%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	239	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

accessibility_new

psychology_alt

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 18 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

health_and_safety

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

View All Survey Responseskeyboard_arrow_down

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree26%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree44%

disagree2%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

Top Primary Schools in Luton

Other highly-ranked schools in the same local authority

View all arrow_forward

Downside Primary School

Good

location_on Luton, LU4 8EZ

emoji_events #1 in LA

Tennyson Road Primary School

Outstanding

location_on Luton, LU1 3RS

emoji_events #2 in LA

River Bank Primary School

Good

location_on Luton, LU3 1ES

emoji_events #3 in LA

Leagrave Primary School

Outstanding

location_on Luton, LU4 9ND

emoji_events #4 in LA

Waulud Primary School

Good

location_on Luton, LU3 3LZ

emoji_events #5 in LA

Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding

location_on Luton, LU3 1NS

emoji_events #6 in LA

View all schools in Luton arrow_forward

School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Primary Schools in Luton

Downside Primary School

Tennyson Road Primary School

River Bank Primary School

Leagrave Primary School

Waulud Primary School

Denbigh Primary School