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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.4 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,471
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although its GCSE attainment figures, with an average score of 35.9, indicate room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 82% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community environment. However, only 43% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents evaluating academic performance.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 35.9 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School keeps me informed
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
76%
My child feels safe
74%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani29.7%
White Other14.7%
Asian Bangladeshi13.8%
White British9.0%
Black African8.8%
Other5.2%
Asian Other5.1%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.86944, -0.43567 · LU1 5PP
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN135338
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Stockwood Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Stockwood Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is The Stockwood Park Academy a good school?
The Stockwood Park Academy scores 16.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Stockwood Park Academy?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Stockwood Park Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Stockwood Park Academy in GCSEs?
The Stockwood Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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