The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,614
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Jillur Rahman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 534m away
St Christophers Academy
Primary · 581m away
Chantry Primary School
Primary · 582m away
Chantry Primary Academy
Primary · 582m away
Pastures Way Nursery School
Nursery · 620m away
The Ferrars Academy
Primary · 660m away
Southfield Primary Academy
Primary · 695m away
Ferrars Junior School
Primary · 696m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Chalk Hills Academy a selective school?
No. The Chalk Hills Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Chalk Hills Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Chalk Hills Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Chalk Hills Academy?
The Chalk Hills Academy currently has 1,614 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Chalk Hills Academy take?
The Chalk Hills Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Chalk Hills Academy?
The Chalk Hills Academy is in Luton, LU4 0NE, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Chalk Hills Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Chalk Hills Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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