Denbigh Primary School

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11627 pupils

Bishopscote Road Site, LU3 1NSWebsite01582571597

Inspected627 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils627

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Pupils627

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

627 / 630 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Natalie McKiernan

At a Glance

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

5.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.8%vs 6.2% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication75 (56%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty21 (16%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 (12%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder15 (11%)

Physical Disability3 (2%)

Multisensory Impairment2 (1%)

Other1 (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 30

Teaching assistants (FTE)30

Support staff (FTE)43

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils627

Free school meals 25.4%

English as additional language 76.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani50.2%

Bangladeshi37.8%

Mixed Other2.2%

Asian Other1.9%

White Other1.9%

Other1.6%

Indian1.6%

Unclassified0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

White British0.5%

Black African0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

47 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,189

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,211 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,560

Support staff£1,459

Premises£450

Energy£148

Learning resources£253

Income per pupil£6,168

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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