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Challney High School for Boys

State school · Luton, LU4 9TJ
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,201 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,201 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Mailer

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Downside Primary School 26 %
Beechwood Primary School 18 %
Maidenhall Primary School 15 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Foxdell Junior School 10 %
Beech Hill Community Primary School 8 %
Dallow Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Ferrars Junior School 2 %
Leagrave Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.7%
LA avg.
45.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
76
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,201
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Stoneygate Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 9TJ
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Telephone: 01582 599921

Email: challney.high.boys.admin@luton.gov.uk

Website: http://www.challneyboys.co.uk

Local authority: Luton Borough Council

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School data & information Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
1,201 Pupil numbers
26.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
58 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
76 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.7%
LA avg.
45.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.70
LA avg.
45.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.56 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 239 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 238 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Challney High School for Boys is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
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