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The Chalk Hills Academy

State school · Luton, LU4 0NE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,614 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,614 ·
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Natasha Jabbar

Entrance

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

Chantry Primary Academy 22 %
Ferrars Junior School 21 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Southfield Primary Academy 14 %
Leagrave Primary School 9 %
The Vale Academy 6 %
Pirton Hill Primary School 4 %
Downside Primary School 3 %
Beechwood Primary School 2 %
St Christophers Academy 2 %
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School 2 %
Hadrian Academy 1 %
Tithe Farm Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
43.5%
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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
30.02
LA avg.
31.24
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
97
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,614
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Leagrave High St
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0NE
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Telephone: 01582 884100

Email: chalkhills@thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk

Website: https://www.thechalkhillsacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Luton Borough Council

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School data & information The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
1,614 Pupil numbers
33.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
36 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
97 Number of teachers

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

School
43.5%
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
45.60
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)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 286 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 297 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 287 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 296 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7.1%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.02
LA avg.
31.24
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Psychology GCE A level 15 B
Mathematics GCE A level 23 B
Law GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 27 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 15 C
Biology GCE A level 26 C
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 6 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Chalk Hills Academy 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%
9.1 %
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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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