- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the Luton average, low absence.
426 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.3
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Secondary schools in Luton
All 21 secondary schools in Luton. Narrow them down, then shortlist up to four to compare.
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Girls
Results above the Luton average, low absence.
233 first choices, 219 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.5
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Boys
Results close to the Luton average.
218 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the Luton average, low absence.
274 first choices, 234 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,193
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the Luton average.
238 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,452
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Luton, LU2 7AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
- Has a sixth form
Results above the Luton average, low absence.
250 first choices, 261 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.8
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,655
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the Luton average.
272 first choices, 228 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the Luton average.
104 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results below the Luton average, high absence.
308 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,644
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the Luton average.
194 first choices, 204 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.7
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,025
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the Luton average, high absence.
101 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.3
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
- Has a sixth form
Results below the Luton average.
136 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.5
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
- Has a sixth form
Results well below the Luton average, high absence.
184 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.9
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,438
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Woodlands Secondary School
Luton, LU3 3SP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 262
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.4
Active Support Education Centre
Beds, LU3 1RJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Al Hikmah Boys School
Lu4 9le · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
- Muslim
- Boys
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 141
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Avenue Centre for Education
Luton, LU1 3NJ · PRU · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 51
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
Luton, LU3 1RF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
- Muslim
- Boys
Independent school. Results well above the Luton average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.2
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- –Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King's House Moorlands
Luton, LU4 9JY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 190
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
Luton, LU1 1EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 19 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
- Muslim
- Girls
- Has a sixth form
Independent school. Results well below the Luton average.
Attainment 8 at 1636.2
Luton 45.6England 46.2
- Days missed
- –Luton 7.5%
- Pupils
- 139
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Lime Academy Hartwell
Luton, LU2 0EZ · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Inadequate
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.7%
- Pupils
- 121
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
- Secondary schools21including 3 special
- Attainment 8 at 1645.6England 46.2
- Good or Outstanding100%of graded schools ·
- Faith schools4 of 211 Catholic
- Free school meals31.9%of pupils get them
- Pupils per teacher16.6England 17.9
The big picture
How Luton's secondary schools spread out
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Attainment 8 at 16
Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.
Days missed
Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.
Ofsted grades in Luton
The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 12 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.
- Outstanding: 3 of 9
- Good: 6 of 9
- Requires improvement: 0 of 9
- Inadequate: 0 of 9
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in Luton
Some are faith schools.
4 of the 21 secondary schools in Luton have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
Show schools with no religious characterApply by 31 October.
Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.
Check how old the Ofsted grade is.
Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.
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About these schools
Secondary schools in Luton, explained
There are 21 secondary schools in Luton, teaching 17,265 children. 2 are run by the council and 12 are academies or free schools. Among them are 3 special and 5 independent schools.
100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 3 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.
Pupils in Luton scored an average Attainment 8 of 45.6 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.
31.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,761 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 21.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many secondary schools are in Luton?
There are 21 secondary schools in Luton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Luton?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Luton on Eduscope are Denbigh High School, Challney High School for Girls and Challney High School for Boys. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Luton?
Luton has 3 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Luton ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Luton secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Luton is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Luton?
When choosing a secondary school in Luton, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 21 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.