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

Ofsted judged Wigmore Primary's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wigmore Primary?

Wigmore Primary has 597 pupils on roll.

What ages does Wigmore Primary take?

Wigmore Primary admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Wigmore Primary located?

Wigmore Primary is located in Luton, LU2 9TB, Luton.

How do I apply to Wigmore Primary?

Wigmore Primary 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 Wigmore Primary?

When Wigmore Primary has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Previously looked after / looked after child — 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 council 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 school or the linked junior school when the pupil starts at the school; 3. Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The admissions criteria will be applied separately and sequentially until all places are filled. If the council is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tie-breaker. 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 Wigmore Primary?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Wigmore Primary are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Wigmore Primary: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How places are decided at Wigmore Primary

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.

1Previously looked after / looked after child — 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 council 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 school or the linked junior school when the pupil starts at the school.
3Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school.
4Medical grounds — On medical grounds supported by medical evidence.
5Children of staff — Children of staff who work at the School.
6Distance — On the shortest distance, measured in a straight line, between the main entrance of the school site and the pupil’s home address, with those living closer to the school being accorded higher priority.

If two applications tie: The admissions criteria will be applied separately and sequentially until all places are filled. If the council is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tie-breaker. 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.

Local-authority coordinated default oversubscription criteria for Luton Borough Council's community and voluntary-controlled schools (the council is the admission authority). Document lists community infant/primary schools within the local authority sharing this default oversubscription criteria; catchment areas mentioned as a criterion but no indication that individual schools use different ordered criteria.

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.

Wigmore Primary: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wigmore Primary's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wigmore Primary's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wigmore Primary?: Wigmore Primary has 597 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wigmore Primary take?: Wigmore Primary admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Wigmore Primary located?: Wigmore Primary is located in Luton, LU2 9TB, Luton.
How do I apply to Wigmore Primary?: Wigmore Primary 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 Wigmore Primary?: When Wigmore Primary has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Previously looked after / looked after child — 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 council 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 school or the linked junior school when the pupil starts at the school; 3. Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The admissions criteria will be applied separately and sequentially until all places are filled. If the council is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tie-breaker. 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 Wigmore Primary?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Wigmore Primary 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 Wigmore Primary

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.

1Previously looked after / looked after child — 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 council 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 school or the linked junior school when the pupil starts at the school.
3Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school.
4Medical grounds — On medical grounds supported by medical evidence.
5Children of staff — Children of staff who work at the School.
6Distance — On the shortest distance, measured in a straight line, between the main entrance of the school site and the pupil’s home address, with those living closer to the school being accorded higher priority.

Wigmore Primary: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wigmore Primary's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wigmore Primary's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wigmore Primary?: Wigmore Primary has 597 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wigmore Primary take?: Wigmore Primary admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Wigmore Primary located?: Wigmore Primary is located in Luton, LU2 9TB, Luton.
How do I apply to Wigmore Primary?: Wigmore Primary 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 Wigmore Primary?: When Wigmore Primary has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Previously looked after / looked after child — 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 council 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 school or the linked junior school when the pupil starts at the school; 3. Catchment area — Pupils living in the catchment area of the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The admissions criteria will be applied separately and sequentially until all places are filled. If the council is unable to agree a place for all applicants meeting a specific criterion, the distance criterion (priority 6) will be used as a tie-breaker. 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 Wigmore Primary?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Wigmore Primary are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Luton Compare Luton schools Best primary schools in Luton Luton hub All Luton schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

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

Little Gems Pre-School

Nursery

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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How places are decided at Wigmore Primary

Wigmore Primary: key facts

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