How many pupils does Lady Zia Wernher School have?

Lady Zia Wernher School has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lady Zia Wernher School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Lady Zia Wernher School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Lady Zia Wernher School?

Lady Zia Wernher School is located at Ashcroft Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 9AY.

Lady Zia Wernher School

Ashcroft Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 9AY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–11

Ages

242

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Lady Zia Wernher School

Lady Zia Wernher School is a community special school in Luton, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 242 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Luton →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 242 / 265 (91%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.6%

Free school meals

33.7%

EAL

98.8%

SEN support

1.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

15.4%

Overall absence

49.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

27.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

9.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

78.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +14.4 vs 2023/24

£50,803

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,243 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

12.7% rate

↑ +4 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£24,220

Spend per pupil

£25,121

Income per pupil

34%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ashcroft Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 9AY
Phone: 01582728705
Headteacher: Hilary Davies
Website: www.ladyziawernherschool.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lady Zia Wernher School?: Lady Zia Wernher School is a community special school in Luton, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Lady Zia Wernher School have?: Lady Zia Wernher School has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lady Zia Wernher School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Lady Zia Wernher School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Lady Zia Wernher School?: Lady Zia Wernher School is located at Ashcroft Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 9AY.

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