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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.7 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,201
Capacity
1,212
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 81% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, with 54% achieving grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. While the EBacc entry rate is 42%, which may suggest some room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement, overall parent satisfaction and academic results are commendable.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.7 | Top 40% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 42% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani60.0%
Asian Bangladeshi13.4%
Asian Other10.0%
Asian Indian3.5%
Other3.5%
Black African2.7%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White British0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.89495, -0.46737 · LU4 9TJ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN136651
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.challneyboys.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Challney High School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Challney High School for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Challney High School for Boys a good school?
Challney High School for Boys scores 80.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Challney High School for Boys in GCSEs?
Challney High School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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