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Showing 1-9 of 18 schools

  • Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
  • The Stockwood Park Academy
  • The Chalk Hills Academy
  • Manshead Church of England Academy
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
  • Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
  • Stopsley High School
  • Lealands High School
  • Queen Elizabeth School, Luton
  • Putteridge High School
  • Challney High School for Girls
  • Challney High School for Boys
  • Icknield High School
  • Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
  • Chiltern Academy
  • Denbigh High School
  • Al Hikmah Boys School
  • King's House Moorlands
Luton schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Luton Area

Luton secondary schools serve a large and diverse town, 93% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above the England average of 86%. Denbigh High School, Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, and Chiltern Academy are among the highest-performing options for families across the area. With 18 secondary schools serving Luton, families in Stopsley, Bury Park, Farley Hill, and High Town have access to a range of comprehensive schools with strong community ties and inclusive environments. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Luton
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Luton33%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Luton45.4
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Luton18%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Luton4.1
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Luton93%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Luton
33%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Luton
45.4vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Luton
18%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Luton
4.1vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Luton
93%vsEngland
86%
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Independent · All-through
#14LUTON
#3,228England

Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)

82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EH
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
157 pupils
Girls
9-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15LUTON
#3,364England

The Stockwood Park Academy

Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PP
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,473 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School282 offers / 346 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9LUTON
#2,000England

The Chalk Hills Academy

Leagrave High St, Luton, LU4 0NE
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,619 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School247 offers / 466 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#13LUTON
#3,118England

Manshead Church of England Academy

Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4BB
Central Bedfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,118 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 31 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2LUTON
#889England

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,623 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School246 offers / 455 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#16LUTON
#3,625England

Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College

Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3TL
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
1,040 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School168 offers / 265 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#12LUTON
#2,954England

Stopsley High School

St Thomas's Road, Luton, LU2 7UX
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,081 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School221 offers / 449 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#11LUTON
#2,607England

Lealands High School

Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AL
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,014 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School198 offers / 385 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10LUTON
#2,229England

Queen Elizabeth School, Luton

Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU2 9AG
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,186 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School182 offers / 461 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

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RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)IndependentAll-through9-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)

Independent • All-through • 9-18+ years

#14
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Manshead Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Manshead Church of England Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Challney High School for GirlsStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#6Challney High School for BoysStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Challney High School for Girls

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Challney High School for Boys

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Queen Elizabeth School, LutonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen Elizabeth School, Luton

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Chiltern AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chiltern Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Icknield High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Icknield High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Lea Manor High School Performing Arts CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9The Chalk Hills AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#4Jamiatul Uloom Al - IslamiaIndependentSecondary10-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
#1Denbigh High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/AKing's House MoorlandsIndependentAll-through5-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Chalk Hills Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia

Independent • Secondary • 10-16 years

#4
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Denbigh High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
King's House Moorlands

Independent • All-through • 5-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AAl Hikmah Boys SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Al Hikmah Boys School

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

N/A
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Putteridge High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Putteridge High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15The Stockwood Park AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Stockwood Park Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Stopsley High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Stopsley High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Lealands High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lealands High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

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