The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.3 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 994
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jessantha Pather
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Secondary · Very close
Woodlands Secondary School
Special school · 379m away
Parklea Primary School
Primary · 914m away
Bramingham Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Meads Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lealands High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Grasmere Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lea Manor High School a selective school?
No. Lea Manor High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lea Manor High School?
Lea Manor High School currently has 994 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lea Manor High School take?
Lea Manor High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lea Manor High School?
Lea Manor High School is in Luton, LU3 3TL, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lea Manor High School have a sixth form?
No, Lea Manor High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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