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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,046
Capacity
1,064
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 29% of schools nationally. Additionally, 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high at 93%. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 28%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 50.1 | Top 29% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani60.4%
Asian Other16.3%
Asian Bangladeshi11.2%
Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White British0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.89842, -0.46792 · LU4 9FJ
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN144312
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Challney High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Challney High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2020.
Is Challney High School for Girls a good school?
Challney High School for Girls scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Challney High School for Girls?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Challney High School for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Challney High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Challney High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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