The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 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
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 202 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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,026
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 34.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mr John Burridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParklea Primary School
Primary · 414m away
Pirton Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lea Manor High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Woodlands Secondary School
Special school · 1.5km away
The Meads Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Leagrave Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lealands High School a selective school?
No. Lealands High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lealands High School's Ofsted rating?
Lealands High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lealands High School?
Lealands High School currently has 1,026 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lealands High School take?
Lealands High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lealands High School?
Lealands High School is in Luton, LU3 3AL, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lealands High School have a sixth form?
No, Lealands High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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