Osborne Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 9LE
10 simple reasons to choose The Linden Academy
State primary school (free school) in Luton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Linden Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Luton and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 19.6 pupils per class and 17.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Free school, with more freedom over its curriculum.
Maths, English, French, science, RE, computing and PE are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly ‘Creative Curriculum’ topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Every term every pupil will participate in a whole of year group or whole of school event such as sports day, a play, or a musical or choral event.
Find another school near The Linden Academy
Independent Prep Schools
King's House Preparatory School and Nursery, Luton (0.2 miles); The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (7.3 miles); Beechwood Park School (7.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hillborough Junior School (3.6 miles); Tennyson Road Primary School (3.7 miles); Wood End School (7.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (7.3 miles); St Albans School (12.4 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (12.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Challney High School for Boys (0.8 miles); Denbigh High School (2.5 miles); Priory Academy (2.5 miles).