The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,192
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 20.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Graham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPutteridge Primary School
Primary · Very close
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Primary · 1.2km away
Stopsley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lady Zia Wernher School
Special school · 1.4km away
Ramridge Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Queen Elizabeth School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Stopsley High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Putteridge High School a selective school?
No. Putteridge High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Putteridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Putteridge High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Putteridge High School?
Putteridge High School currently has 1,192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Putteridge High School take?
Putteridge High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Putteridge High School?
Putteridge High School is in Luton, LU2 8HJ, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Putteridge High School have a sixth form?
No, Putteridge High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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