Welcome to our School

We are a very popular and vibrant 3 form entry primary school (90 places per year group) on the Hertfordshire/Luton border. We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the children and a wonderful workplace for the whole staff.   We are continually developing our culture so that we can embed excellence at all levels.

Philosophy & Vision

The phrase ‘... everything should be within the child’s outstretched hand....’ summarises effectively our underlying philosophy. If all children are given an achievable challenge in all their work, they will progress well.

We want all children to leave Putteridge Primary School as fully independent learners and therefore everything we do must be focused upon highly effective teaching and learning.

We can offer your child(ren):

• A rich and stimulating curriculum
•  Knowledgeable, dedicated and welcoming staff
• Extremely polite and well behaved peers who are supported and nurtured by staff
• A well-resourced school that focuses on its pupils becoming effective and empowered learners
• A strong community ethos that is well-supported by parents

Originally built as two separate schools, Putteridge Primary School began its life in September 2011 when the Infant and Junior school amalgamated.  We are very fortunate to have large outdoor space which includes separate Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2 playgrounds together with an extensive playing field. We are currently developing our outdoor area as part of the OPAL project (Outdoor Play and Learning).

What Ofsted Inspectors said about the school:  (Quotes from our last Inspection April 2024)

“Pupils speak highly of their school. They enjoy coming to Putteridge and are safe here. Pupils particularly enjoy their learning, as staff often make it fun for them. They know that staff have high expectations of them, and they work hard to achieve them. Pupils contribute to discussions and focus on producing high-quality work in their books. They achieve well. By the time they leave in Year 6, pupils are well prepared for secondary school."

"Pupils know that there are adults here to support them if they need it. This can be academically or personally. This ensures that pupils are ready to learn."

"The school carefully monitors any behaviour incidents, looking for triggers and patterns. The staff put in the necessary support for groups of pupils and individuals. This helps pupils to make the right choices."

"Attendance is a high priority for the school. The staff carefully follow their policy to ensure that all pupils are safe and do not hesitate to challenge poor attendance. As a result, pupils attend school regularly."

"Staff prioritise pupils’ well-being as much as the academic side of the curriculum. The pastoral team is available to support pupils effectively, as and when they need it. As part of this initiative, the school council has designed a sensory garden for pupils to access. Pupils, therefore, have the options for a quieter playtime if they want it."

"Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the nurturing environment it provides for their children."

What our current parents say about the school: 

“I find this school one of the best in Luton, if not the best.  Great staff, great management.  Congratulations, my children love this school”

“My son has had a great start to his education and has developed an amazing thirst for knowledge and learning”

“My daughter thinks her teacher is amazing.  She enjoys coming in to school every day”

“I am completely happy with Putteridge Primary School and feel that the whole team work well together.  Strong leadership and extremely organised. Very impressed”

“I really like how visible and approachable the members of the Senior Leadership Team are, including the Headteacher”

“My daughter is getting on very well at this school, any issues that have been raised are dealt with quickly and efficiently”

Arrange a visit:

If you think you would like to visit the school to register an interest in a place for your child(ren) please contact the office on 01582 728262 to make an appointment. 

We hold regular registration meetings for prospective parents which last approximately an hour.  You will meet with the Headteacher or Deputy Head for a short talk followed by a tour of the whole school site to enable you to see what our everyday life is like at Putteridge Primary.

Further Information:

This page gives you a short overview of the school.  Now you are on the website, please take this opportunity to explore the remainder of the website using the tabs.

If you have any questions or queries please send an email to:  enquiries@putteridgeprimaryschool.org.uk and we will get back to you. 

Remember, no question is a silly question!