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Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

Foundation school · Luton · LU2 8AH

Ages 2–7 · 321 pupils · Luton

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

1.39 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-01-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.4%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
127

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.39 · Competitive

1st preferences

82

Places offered

59

1st-preference offers

58

Total preferences (any rank)
184
Preferred offers (top 3)
59
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

321 pupils · 283 places

Pupils on roll
321
Boys / girls
190 / 131
School capacity
283
Capacity fill
321 / 283 (113%)
Free school meals
10.8%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Michael Scott

Location

Address
Wigmore Lane
Postcode
LU2 8AH
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Luton
District
Luton
Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 2–7, in Luton, Luton, 321 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 10.8%.

Open schools in Luton
84
Primary schools in Luton
52
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU2
21
Primary in LU2
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 LU2

  • Someries Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 8AH · Luton

    Ages 7–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM15.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Ramridge Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 9AH · Luton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM29.2%
    • Demand1.17

    0.5 miles away

  • Wigmore Primary

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 9TB · Luton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM19.9%
    • Demand0.90

    0.5 miles away

  • Putteridge Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 8HJ · Luton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand0.93

    0.7 miles away

  • Stopsley Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 7UG · Luton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM22.4%
    • Demand0.92

    0.8 miles away

  • Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 8PY · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Crawley Green Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 0RW · Luton

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM20.6%
    • Demand0.85

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Scott
Telephone
01582414545
Website
www.someriesinfants.co.uk/

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