The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,201
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Mailer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChallney High School for Girls
Secondary · 388m away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Independent · 594m away
King's House Moorlands
Independent · 602m away
Downside Primary School
Primary · 861m away
Ferrars Junior School
Primary · 883m away
The Ferrars Academy
Primary · 889m away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 959m away
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Challney High School for Boys a selective school?
No. Challney High School for Boys is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Challney High School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Challney High School for Boys was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Challney High School for Boys?
Challney High School for Boys currently has 1,201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Challney High School for Boys take?
Challney High School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Challney High School for Boys?
Challney High School for Boys is in Luton, LU4 9TJ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Challney High School for Boys have a sixth form?
No, Challney High School for Boys does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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