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Secondary schools in LU2

All 5 secondary schools in LU2.

5 schools in LU2

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  1. Putteridge High School

    Luton, LU2 8HJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the England average.

    274 first choices, 234 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.4

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.6%
    Pupils
    1,193
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school Putteridge High School
  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 England average.

    250 first choices, 261 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1649.8

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.5%
    Pupils
    1,655
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
  3. Stopsley High School

    Luton, LU2 7UX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results close to the England average.

    104 first choices, 200 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1643.9

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%
    Pupils
    1,046
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school Stopsley High School
  4. Queen Elizabeth School

    Luton, LU2 9AG · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the England average.

    136 first choices, 187 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.1%
    Pupils
    1,229
    Pupils per teacher
    15.9
    View school Queen Elizabeth School
  5. 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
    View school Lime Academy Hartwell
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How LU2's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Queen Elizabeth School: 42.5Stopsley High School: 43.9Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College: 49.8Putteridge High School: 50.4020406080
Secondary schools in LU2

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

LU2 average 8.0%Putteridge High School: 5.6%Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College: 6.5%Queen Elizabeth School: 7.1%Stopsley High School: 8%Lime Academy Hartwell: 12.7%0%4%8%12%16%
Secondary schools in LU2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in LU2

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 5 secondary schools in LU2 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. 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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    Popular schools fill up from the families who live closest. Add your postcode to see which schools are nearest, and put one of them on your form.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in LU2, explained

There are 5 secondary schools in LU2. 1 are run by the council and 4 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

Looking further afield? See secondary schools near me, or everything in LU2.

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How many secondary schools are in LU2?
There are 5 secondary schools in LU2, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in LU2?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in LU2 on Eduscope are Putteridge High School, Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College and Stopsley High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in LU2 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.
How do I choose a secondary school in LU2?
When choosing a secondary school in LU2, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 5 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.

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