Ferrars Junior School

URN: 109540 • Luton LU4 0ES

Overview

Name
Ferrars Junior School
URN
109540
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kevin Rae (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0ES

Summary

Ferrars Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Luton, accommodating 352 pupils with a capacity for 360. The school prioritises a nurturing and creative environment, aiming to support the intellectual, emotional, social, moral, and spiritual development of its students. The leadership encourages strong partnerships between home and school, recognising the vital role parents and carers play in the learning process.

The curriculum at Ferrars Junior School includes a variety of engaging activities, such as Science Week challenges and cultural celebrations like French Bastille Day. The school fosters a sense of community through events like Comic Relief and the Macmillan Coffee Morning, where students actively participate in fundraising efforts. Additionally, the school is in the process of converting to an academy under the Pioneer Learning Trust, with plans to implement this change in September 2024.

Ferrars Junior School also offers after-school care from January 2024, further supporting families in the community. The school values feedback from parents, having recently conducted a survey to gather insights and improve its offerings. Overall, Ferrars Junior School is committed to continuous improvement and the holistic development of its students.

Key details

LA
Luton
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
352
Boys
193
Girls
159
FSM %
25.90
Open date
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 352 193 159 360 25.90
2024-09-11 352 193 159 360 25.90
2023-09-11 356 183 173 360 24.40
2022-09-11 356 183 173 360 24.40
2021-09-11 352 175 177 360 22.20
2020-09-11 346 172 174 360 19.70

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