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Whipperley Infant Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Whipperley Infant Academy is a academy converter primary school in Luton , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 250 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

250

Pupils

270

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Whipperley Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Whipperley Infant Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Luton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Luton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Whipperley Infant Academy — School Information

Full address
Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5QY
Local authority
Luton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
26.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139219

Other Primary Schools in Luton

If Whipperley Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whipperley Infant Academy

Is Whipperley Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Whipperley Infant Academy is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whipperley Infant Academy?

Admission to Whipperley Infant Academy is managed by Luton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Whipperley Infant Academy cover?

Whipperley Infant Academy is a primary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whipperley Infant Academy?

Whipperley Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.