The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.9
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
21.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 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
- 1,471
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Mumin Humayun (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Primary · 331m away
Farley Junior Academy
Primary · 485m away
Whipperley Infant Academy
Primary · 823m away
Hillborough Junior School
Primary · 832m away
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 832m away
Caddington Village School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rothesay Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Chapel Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Stockwood Park Academy a selective school?
No. The Stockwood Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Stockwood Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Stockwood Park Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Stockwood Park Academy?
The Stockwood Park Academy currently has 1,471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Stockwood Park Academy take?
The Stockwood Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Stockwood Park Academy?
The Stockwood Park Academy is in Luton, LU1 5PP, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Stockwood Park Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Stockwood Park Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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