The short version
86% capacity.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Jim Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Luton, LU1 4BB
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManshead Church of England Academy
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
How many pupils attend Manshead School?
Manshead School currently has 1,165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manshead School take?
Manshead School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manshead School?
Manshead School is in Luton, LU1 4BB. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manshead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Manshead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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