The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,146
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Wajid Tufiq
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManshead School
Secondary · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Streetfield Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
St. Augustine's Academy
Primary · 849m away
Ardley Hill Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Watling Lower School
Primary · 1.7km away
Priory Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.7km away
Priory Academy
All-through · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manshead Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Manshead Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manshead Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manshead Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manshead Church of England Academy?
Manshead Church of England Academy currently has 1,146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manshead Church of England Academy take?
Manshead Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manshead Church of England Academy?
Manshead Church of England Academy is in Luton, LU1 4BB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manshead Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Manshead Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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