Open State Primary Mixed

Downside Primary School

Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ
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Downside Primary School
Luton, LU4 8EZ
1,031 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
21.60% FSM %
528 Boys
503 Girls
About Downside Primary School

Downside Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Luton, Luton, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,031 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: K Hooker.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Luton
Region East of England
Administrative District Luton
Parliamentary Constituency Luton North
Ward Challney
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068975
URN 109567
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Supriya Menon Chair of Governors 08/10/2025 03/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Shagufta Anwar Governor 08/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tasleem Aslam Governor 09/02/2024 09/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rimsha Butt Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Livia Cori-Watts Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Linda Geevanathan Governor 09/02/2024 09/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Karen Hooker Governor 01/09/2011 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Mahmood Hussain Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Muhammad Khan Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by parents
Anne Lacey Governor 08/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mohammed Shibbir Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Challney High School for Boys
0.86 km • Luton
Other
Foxdell Primary School
1.07 km • Luton
Other
Beechwood Primary School
1.15 km • Luton
Other
Challney High School for Girls
1.16 km • Luton
Other
Maidenhall Primary School
1.17 km • Luton
Other
Al Hikmah Boys School
1.37 km •
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downside Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Luton, Luton.
Downside Primary School has 1,031 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Downside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Downside Primary School is Miss K Hooker.
Downside Primary School is at Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ, in the Luton local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Downside Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Downside Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss K Hooker
Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ
01582587160
www.downside-primary.co.uk/
Location
LU4 8EZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109567
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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