Someries Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Wigmore Lane, LU2 8AH |
| School Website | www.someriesjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1582738810 |
| URN | 109575 |
School Census
| Total | 240 |
| Girls/Boys | 101/139 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.1%/57.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 43 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | |
| 22/04/2015 | Good |
| 08/05/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 26 February 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 22 April 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 November 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 June 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 21 February 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -4.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -3.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -5.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -3.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -3.1 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 51.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wigmore Lane, , LU2 8AH
Queen Elizabeth School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crawley Green Road, , LU2 9AG
Lady Zia Wernher School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ashcroft Road, , LU2 9AY
Ramridge Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Turners Road North, , LU2 9AH
Wigmore Primary
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Twyford Drive, Wigmore Primary School, LU2 9TB
Sacred Heart Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Langford Drive, , LU2 9AJ