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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.7 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,446
Capacity
1,445
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 32% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 74%, while 58% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 37%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 February 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. | 49.4 | Top 32% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 37% | 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 Pakistani45.6%
Asian Bangladeshi18.5%
Asian Other11.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.5%
White British3.4%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
White Other2.6%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.90787, -0.42791 · LU3 2AH
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN137679
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.icknield.beds.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Icknield High School rated by Ofsted?
Icknield High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2024.
Is Icknield High School a good school?
Icknield High School scores 61.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Icknield High School in GCSEs?
Icknield High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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