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Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.3 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,074
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British19.6%
White Other17.8%
Asian Pakistani14.9%
Asian Bangladeshi11.4%
Black African10.0%
Mixed Other5.0%
Asian Indian3.9%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.90156, -0.40614 · LU2 7UX
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN148692
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Stopsley High School rated by Ofsted?
Stopsley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Stopsley High School a good school?
Stopsley High School scores 35.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Stopsley High School in GCSEs?
Stopsley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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