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Wenlock CofE Academy

Academy sponsor led · Luton · LU2 0RW

Ages 7–11 · 311 pupils · Luton

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

33%

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)33%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
98.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
99.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.4%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
396

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

311 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
311
Boys / girls
149 / 162
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
311 / 360 (86%)
Free school meals
34.1%
FSM pupils
106
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Religious ethos
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of St Albans
Headteacher
Ms Olivia Burke

Location

Address
Beaconsfield Road
Postcode
LU2 0RW
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 academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 7–11, in Luton, Luton, 311 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 34.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

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

  • Crawley Green Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 0RW · Luton

    Ages 4–7

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

    0.0 miles away

  • St Matthew's Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 0NJ · Luton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM34.4%
    • Demand0.93

    0.7 miles away

  • The Linden Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Luton · LU1 3HJ · Luton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM34.2%
    • Demand0.89

    0.8 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

    0.8 miles away

  • Someries Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 8AH · Luton

    Ages 7–11

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

    1.0 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

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Olivia Burke
Telephone
01582730624
Website
https://www.wenlockacademy.co.uk

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