Whitefield Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Luton, East of England LU3 3SS · Luton
#1216 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#9987 of 15,697 nationally
About Whitefield Primary Academy
Whitefield Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Luton, in the Luton local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 422 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 40.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1216th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 422; capacity filled 93.8%.
There are 72 schools in Luton; Whitefield Primary Academy ranks 47th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)66%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)46.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whitefield Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 422
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 46.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 66%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Whitefield Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Parklea Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
547 students · 410 m away
Lea Manor High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students · 597 m away
Lealands High School
Luton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students · 763 m away
Waulud Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students · 816 m away
The Meads Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
513 students · 1.4 km away
Bramingham Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
401 students · 1.6 km away
Pirton Hill Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
392 students · 1.7 km away
Beechwood Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
873 students · 2.2 km away
Warden Hill Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
418 students · 2.3 km away
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
277 students · 2.3 km away
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Thundersley Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whitefield Primary Academy a good school?
Whitefield Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 40.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1216 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whitefield Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Whitefield Primary Academy ranks #1216 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #9987 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitefield Primary Academy?
Whitefield Primary Academy had 422 students in 2025.
Is Whitefield Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Whitefield Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Whitefield Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitefield Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.