The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.5
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,191
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Douglas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Linden Academy
Primary · Very close
Avenue Centre for Education
Pupil referral unit · 617m away
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
Primary · 664m away
Hart Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Tennyson Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakwood Primary School
Independent · 1.1km away
Crawley Green Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wenlock CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chiltern Academy a selective school?
No. Chiltern Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chiltern Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chiltern Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chiltern Academy?
Chiltern Academy currently has 1,191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chiltern Academy take?
Chiltern Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chiltern Academy?
Chiltern Academy is in Luton, LU1 3GF, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chiltern Academy have a sixth form?
No, Chiltern Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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