William Austin Junior School
URN: 109560 • Luton LU3 1UA
Overview
- Name
- William Austin Junior School
- URN
- 109560
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Adams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582572100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Austin Road, Luton LU3 1UA
Summary
William Austin Junior School is a community primary school located in Luton, accommodating 540 pupils with a capacity for 600. The school promotes a warm and inclusive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of good attendance and regular engagement in school activities. The curriculum is designed to foster a love for learning, supported by a variety of extracurricular clubs, including sports and creative arts, which contribute to the holistic development of each child.
The school is committed to instilling British values such as democracy, respect, and tolerance. Through a balanced curriculum and community interactions, pupils are encouraged to explore their personal beliefs while developing social skills and emotional awareness. The school implements a structured behaviour policy, rewarding positive conduct through house points and recognition programs, which foster teamwork and personal responsibility.
William Austin Junior School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, offering support through initiatives like the Nurture Room, where children can develop social skills and emotional regulation. The school’s ethos is built on respect, kindness, and a commitment to helping every child thrive in a supportive learning environment.
The school is committed to instilling British values such as democracy, respect, and tolerance. Through a balanced curriculum and community interactions, pupils are encouraged to explore their personal beliefs while developing social skills and emotional awareness. The school implements a structured behaviour policy, rewarding positive conduct through house points and recognition programs, which foster teamwork and personal responsibility.
William Austin Junior School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, offering support through initiatives like the Nurture Room, where children can develop social skills and emotional regulation. The school’s ethos is built on respect, kindness, and a commitment to helping every child thrive in a supportive learning environment.
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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
- 600
- Pupils
- 540
- Boys
- 293
- Girls
- 247
- FSM %
- 29.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 540 | 293 | 247 | 600 | 29.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 568 | 298 | 270 | 600 | 29.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 575 | 280 | 295 | 600 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 575 | 280 | 295 | 600 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 581 | 289 | 292 | 600 | 20.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 580 | 282 | 298 | 600 | 14.80 |
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