Ofsted: No Judgement trending_up Places Available emoji_events #31 in Luton public Top 65% UK

Wigmore Primary

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

person Mr Damien Johnston (Headteacher)

location_onLuton, LU2 9TB

language Visit Website phone 01582616101

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Ofsted

No Judgement

Inspected 2018

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Students

614

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Expected Standard

58%

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Demand Ratio

0.8x

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Wigmore Primary is a Community school primary school in Luton, serving ages 4-11. Ranks in the top 65% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Wigmore Primary is a community school in Luton, admitting pupils aged 4-11. The school has approximately 597 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 1% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #31 of 37 primaries in Luton and #9,162 of 14,159 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is No Judgement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 26.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

58%

LA 63%

Reading78% LA 75%

Writing74% LA 71%

Maths63% LA 74%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading72% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing62% LA 68% · Eng 72%

Maths71% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

47%

LA 58%England 60%

Reading64% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing51% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths62% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.4

Read

LA 0.1

-1.0 to 1.8

-0.9

Write

LA 0.3

-2.2 to 0.4

-0.1

Maths

LA 0.8

-1.4 to 1.2

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 60%England 65%

Reading82% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing82% LA 72% · Eng 78%

Maths86% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.0

Read

LA -0.3

0.5 to 3.4

1.6

Write

LA -0.2

0.3 to 2.9

2.6

Maths

LA 0.3

1.4 to 3.8

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

66%

LA 57%

Reading77% LA 68%

Writing79% LA 73%

Maths84% LA 70%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.6

Read

LA -0.8

-2.2 to 1

-0.1

Write

LA -0.3

-1.6 to 1.4

0.1

Maths

LA -0.3

-1.4 to 1.6

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress
2025	#9,162 / 14,159	#31	#9,163	#1
2024	#8,314 / 14,233	#27	#9,748	#1
2023	#9,515 / 13,940	#31	#10,835	#7,658
2019	#2,341 / 11,810	#7	#4,590	#1,845
2018	#5,153 / 10,972	#11	#5,994	#6,390

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2024

Inspection Report

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01 May 2018

Inspection Report

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08 July 2014

Inspection Report

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12 December 2012

Inspection Report

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17 October 2012

Inspection Report

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10 December 2009

Inspection Report

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13 November 2008

Inspection Report

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23 April 2007

Inspection Report

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22 April 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-05-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2014-07-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2012-10-17

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

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

Suspension Rate

0.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(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 609 pupils. During this period, there were 2 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.3%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	609	2	0.3%	0.8%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	604	2	0.3%	0.9%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	606	5	0.8%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	604	2	0.3%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	589	6	1.0%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	615	4	0.7%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	614	4	0.7%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	607	1	0.2%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	597	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	595	1	0.2%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	591	4	0.7%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	546	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	543	0	0.0%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	546	4	0.7%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	513	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	513	1	0.2%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	516	8	1.6%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	527	8	1.5%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	530	9	1.7%	0.5%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	526	3	0.6%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	500	2	0.4%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	496	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	500	2	0.4%	0.5%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	486	4	0.8%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	476	7	1.5%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	466	6	1.3%	0.5%	0

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

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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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 43 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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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.

86%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89%Positive

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

22%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree52%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree44%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable18%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree47%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

Don't know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree52%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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

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