River Bank Primary School
URN: 139782 • Luton LU3 1ES
Overview
- Name
- River Bank Primary School
- URN
- 139782
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ACTIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Sansom (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582531860
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bath Road, Luton LU3 1ES
Summary
River Bank Primary School, located in Luton, is a mixed free school catering to children aged 4 to 11. Established in 2013, the school operates from a modern, purpose-built facility that serves as a valuable resource for the local community. The school prides itself on being at the heart of Luton, fostering strong community ties and engagement.
The school's ethos is rooted in the Olympic and Paralympic values, which guide its approach to education. River Bank Primary focuses on inspiring children through physical activity, sport, and play, while empowering them to take responsibility for their learning. The curriculum is designed to nurture students, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for future success.
With a current enrollment of 769 pupils and a capacity of 840, River Bank Primary School supports a diverse student body, with 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources to assist families, reinforcing its commitment to community support and collaboration.
The school's ethos is rooted in the Olympic and Paralympic values, which guide its approach to education. River Bank Primary focuses on inspiring children through physical activity, sport, and play, while empowering them to take responsibility for their learning. The curriculum is designed to nurture students, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for future success.
With a current enrollment of 769 pupils and a capacity of 840, River Bank Primary School supports a diverse student body, with 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources to assist families, reinforcing its commitment to community support and collaboration.
Useful links
- @FoodFirstLuton (other)
- @LutonSYou (other)
- Worry Box (other)
- Accelerated Reader (other)
- Times Table Rockstars (other)
- https://t.co/7lBFbFvZXZ (other)
- https://t.co/kCOukqXgR4 (other)
- https://t.co/vCi2w0zp8c (other)
- @riverbankluton (other)
- Online Payment (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACTIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 769
- Boys
- 371
- Girls
- 398
- FSM %
- 26.00
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 769 | 371 | 398 | 840 | 26.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 736 | 357 | 379 | 840 | 26.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 719 | 333 | 386 | 840 | 26.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 719 | 333 | 386 | 840 | 26.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 703 | 335 | 368 | 840 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 683 | 338 | 345 | 840 | 17.00 |
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