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  • Denbigh High School
  • Chiltern Academy
  • Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Luton Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Luton. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Luton

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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 & 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
#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
#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
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
#1LUTON
#674England

Denbigh High School

Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HE
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,119 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School213 offers / 960 applications
Subscription: 4.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3LUTON
#1,053England

Chiltern Academy

Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,200 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School233 offers / 724 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary
#4LUTON
#1,217England

Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia

364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RF
Luton council
GCSE
102 pupils
Boys
10-16 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5LUTON
#1,337England

Icknield High School

Riddy Lane, Luton, LU3 2AH
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,453 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School280 offers / 665 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Luton

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Luton. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Luton

Bury Park is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)IndependentAll-through9-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)#14
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 9-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Caddington is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Manshead Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Manshead Church of England Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Challney is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Challney High School for BoysStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
#7Challney High School for GirlsStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Challney High School for Boys#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Challney High School for Girls#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Crawley Green is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Queen Elizabeth School, LutonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen Elizabeth School, Luton#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Farley Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Chiltern AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chiltern Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Icknield is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Icknield High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Icknield High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lea Manor is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Lea Manor High School Performing Arts CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Leagrave is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9The Chalk Hills AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#1Denbigh High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#4Jamiatul Uloom Al - IslamiaIndependentSecondary10-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
N/AKing's House MoorlandsIndependentAll-through5-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Chalk Hills Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Denbigh High School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 10-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
King's House MoorlandsN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Luton is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AAl Hikmah Boys SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Al Hikmah Boys SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Putteridge is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Putteridge High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Putteridge High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stockwood is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15The Stockwood Park AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Stockwood Park Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stopsley is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Stopsley High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Stopsley High School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Sundon Park is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Lealands High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lealands High School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Warden Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Luton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Luton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

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