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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,191
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.5, placing it in the top 32% nationally. A notable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 94% of parents express satisfaction with the school. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above in these core subjects, currently at 48%.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 49.5 | 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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 39% 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%. | 68% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (102 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
School supports development
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other20.5%
Asian Pakistani16.1%
White British13.9%
Asian Bangladeshi10.4%
Black African6.3%
Mixed Other5.5%
Asian Other5.0%
Other4.5%
Black Caribbean3.7%
Asian Indian3.3%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.87284, -0.40107 · LU1 3GF
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN145872
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.chiltern-academy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chiltern Academy rated by Ofsted?
Chiltern Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Chiltern Academy a good school?
Chiltern Academy scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Chiltern Academy?
Based on 102 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chiltern Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chiltern Academy in GCSEs?
Chiltern Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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