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Downside Primary School

Community school · Luton · LU4 8EZ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

1,015

Local authority

Luton

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Luton, Luton, 1,015 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 20.5%.

Open schools in Luton
84
Primary schools in Luton
52
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU4
20
Primary in LU4
12
Open schools in Luton LA
79
Primary in Luton LA
46

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LutonNear LU4

Overview

School type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
109567

Location

Address
Chaul End Lane
Postcode
LU4 8EZ
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Luton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,015
Boys / girls
515 / 500
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,015 / 1,050 (97%)
Free school meals
20.5%
FSM pupils
206
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community school

Contact

Telephone
01582587160
Website
www.downside-primary.co.uk/

Official links