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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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