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Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.4 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
994
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this secondary school faces significant challenges, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.3 and a 50% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. However, 80% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a level of community support despite the school's struggles. The school's EBacc entry rate of 41% suggests some commitment to a broad curriculum, but overall performance remains below national averages.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
79%
School keeps me informed
77%
Good range of subjects
76%
Behaviour is good
76%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British20.5%
Asian Pakistani18.3%
Asian Bangladeshi13.0%
Black African12.0%
White Other9.5%
Asian Other6.8%
Asian Indian4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.91973, -0.45082 · LU3 3TL
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN149208
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.leamanorhighschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lea Manor High School rated by Ofsted?
Lea Manor High School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2021.
Is Lea Manor High School a good school?
Lea Manor High School scores 1.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Lea Manor High School?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lea Manor High School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lea Manor High School in GCSEs?
Lea Manor High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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