- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
98 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 457
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Schools in LU4
A postcode district in Luton
- Postcode district
- 37 schools and nurseries
In short: LU4 is a postcode district in Luton with 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3714 primary · 5 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All LU4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LU4
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LU4
14 in LU4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
64 first choices, 66 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 631
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
126 first choices, 133 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,015
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Top Secondary Schools in LU4
5 in LU4, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
233 first choices, 219 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
218 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
308 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,644
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Nurseries in LU4
19 in LU4, highest Ofsted grade first
Chaul End Children's Nursery
Luton, LU4 8QN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Downside Pre-School
Luton, LU4 8EZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Seabrook Day Nursery
Luton, LU4 0EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LU4
1 in LU4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
308 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,644
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Private Schools in LU4
3 in LU4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Al Hikmah Boys School
Lu4 9le · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 141
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King's House Moorlands
Luton, LU4 9JY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 190
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Mehria Primary School
Lu4 8jd · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LU4, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding6
- Good25
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in LU4 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LU4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LU4 has 37 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LU4
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LU4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LU4?
LU4 has 37 schools, including 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 3 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LU4?
The highest-ranked schools in LU4 on Eduscope are Leagrave Primary School, Challney High School for Girls, Challney High School for Boys. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LU4?
There are 3 independent schools in LU4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in LU4 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in LU4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in LU4 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.