Tennyson Road Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Tennyson Road, LU1 3RS |
| School Website | www.tennysonroad.school |
| Telephone | 1582723230 |
| URN | 147376 |
School Census
| Total | 716 |
| Girls/Boys | 367/349 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.3%/48.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 49.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 221 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 16/05/2013 | Outstanding |
| 15/11/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 3.6 |
| Writing Progress | 3.5 |
| Maths Progress | 3.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 97% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | 5.7 |
| Writing Progress | 5.2 |
| Maths Progress | 4.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 239 |
| As First Preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As First Preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As First Preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As First Preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As First Preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 24.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 14% |
| white british ethnic origin | 13.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 24.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 15.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Oakwood Primary School
(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 117 Tennyson Road, , LU1 3RR
Surrey Street Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cutenhoe Learning Park, , LU1 3NJ
The Linden Academy
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Osborne Road, , LU1 3HJ
Hillborough Junior School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hillborough Road, , LU1 5EZ
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hillborough Road, , LU1 5EZ