Ofsted school ratings in Luton
In Luton (East of England), 29 of 33 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.9%. That is 0.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 22
- Requires improvement
- 1
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 33
- rank 84/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Luton (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Luton | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 21.2% |
| Good | 22 | 66.7% |
| Requires improvement | 1 | 3.0% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 9.1% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Luton
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Secondary | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Luton are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 29 of 33 graded state-funded schools in Luton hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Luton have?
- Luton has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 22 rated Good, out of 33 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Luton?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Luton, and 1 rated Requires improvement, out of 33 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Luton?
- By phase in Luton: 88.9% of 18 primary schools; 88.9% of 9 secondary schools; 66.7% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Luton compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Luton ranks 84 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.