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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.1 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,614
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where students achieve an average score of 45.7, placing it in the top 51% nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 45% reach grade 5 or above. While 68% of graduates progress to university, the percentage heading to top-third institutions is relatively low at 7%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani22.9%
White British13.7%
White Other11.0%
Asian Other9.9%
Asian Bangladeshi9.5%
Black African8.4%
Asian Indian5.7%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.89675, -0.48941 · LU4 0NE
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN135337
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chalk Hills Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Chalk Hills Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is The Chalk Hills Academy a good school?
The Chalk Hills Academy scores 48.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Chalk Hills Academy in GCSEs?
The Chalk Hills Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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