What did Ofsted judge Southfield Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Southfield Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Southfield Primary Academy?

Southfield Primary Academy has 405 pupils on roll.

What ages does Southfield Primary Academy take?

Southfield Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Southfield Primary Academy located?

Southfield Primary Academy is located in Luton, LU4 0PE, Luton.

How do I apply to Southfield Primary Academy?

Southfield Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Southfield Primary Academy?

When Southfield Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Brothers and sisters of pupils attending the primary school being applied for or the linked junior school (Ferrars Junior School or Warden Hill Junior School), when the pupil starts at the school or academy within the Trust; 3. Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school or academy concerned, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school/academy is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tiebreaker. In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie breaker will be random selection, witnessed by a Council officer, independent of the Admissions Team.

What is the largest ethnic background at Southfield Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.3% of pupils at Southfield Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Southfield Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How places are decided at Southfield Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Brothers and sisters of pupils attending the primary school being applied for or the linked junior school (Ferrars Junior School or Warden Hill Junior School), when the pupil starts at the school or academy within the Trust.
3Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school or academy concerned.
4Medical grounds — On medical grounds supported by a medical certificate.
5Children of staff — Children of staff employed by the Trust at the school being applied to.
6Distance — On the shortest distance, measured in a straight line, between the main entrance of the school/academy site and the pupil's home address, with those living closer to the school/academy being accorded higher priority.

If two applications tie: If the school/academy is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tiebreaker. In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie breaker will be random selection, witnessed by a Council officer, independent of the Admissions Team.

Criteria apply after children with an Education Health Care Plan naming the school, who are admitted first by law (not numbered as a criterion).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Southfield Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Southfield Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Southfield Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Southfield Primary Academy?: Southfield Primary Academy has 405 pupils on roll.
What ages does Southfield Primary Academy take?: Southfield Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Southfield Primary Academy located?: Southfield Primary Academy is located in Luton, LU4 0PE, Luton.
How do I apply to Southfield Primary Academy?: Southfield Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Southfield Primary Academy?: When Southfield Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Brothers and sisters of pupils attending the primary school being applied for or the linked junior school (Ferrars Junior School or Warden Hill Junior School), when the pupil starts at the school or academy within the Trust; 3. Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school or academy concerned, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school/academy is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tiebreaker. In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie breaker will be random selection, witnessed by a Council officer, independent of the Admissions Team.
What is the largest ethnic background at Southfield Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.3% of pupils at Southfield Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Southfield Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Brothers and sisters of pupils attending the primary school being applied for or the linked junior school (Ferrars Junior School or Warden Hill Junior School), when the pupil starts at the school or academy within the Trust.
3Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school or academy concerned.
4Medical grounds — On medical grounds supported by a medical certificate.
5Children of staff — Children of staff employed by the Trust at the school being applied to.
6Distance — On the shortest distance, measured in a straight line, between the main entrance of the school/academy site and the pupil's home address, with those living closer to the school/academy being accorded higher priority.

Criteria apply after children with an Education Health Care Plan naming the school, who are admitted first by law (not numbered as a criterion).

Southfield Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Southfield Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Southfield Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Southfield Primary Academy?: Southfield Primary Academy has 405 pupils on roll.
What ages does Southfield Primary Academy take?: Southfield Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Southfield Primary Academy located?: Southfield Primary Academy is located in Luton, LU4 0PE, Luton.
How do I apply to Southfield Primary Academy?: Southfield Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Southfield Primary Academy?: When Southfield Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to the Trust to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Brothers and sisters of pupils attending the primary school being applied for or the linked junior school (Ferrars Junior School or Warden Hill Junior School), when the pupil starts at the school or academy within the Trust; 3. Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school or academy concerned, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school/academy is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tiebreaker. In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie breaker will be random selection, witnessed by a Council officer, independent of the Admissions Team.
What is the largest ethnic background at Southfield Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.3% of pupils at Southfield Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Pastures Way Nursery School

Nursery

Good

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Southfield Primary Academy

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How places are decided at Southfield Primary Academy

Southfield Primary Academy: key facts

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