Challney High School for Boys

A outstanding academy converter school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Challney High School for Boys.

Luton, LU49TJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stoneygate Road
Luton, LU49TJ
Phone
1582599921
Website
challneyboys.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136651
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Stoneygate Road, Luton, LU4 9TJ
Website
http://www.challneyboys.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1212 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,199
Free School Meals
26.9% (323 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
97.1%
Ebacc Entry:
32.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.3%
Ebacc Languages:
40.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.56
Progress 8 Range:
0.37 to 0.74

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.2 (+15.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.0 (+12.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.56 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
200
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,199 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Determination Unity Innovation Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Challney High School for Boys. We are very proud of being a boys school and believe the world needs kind fathers, caring husbands and partners and brilliant, grown‑up young men who have had the best start in life.

Facilities

First-class facilities and working environment

Curriculum Highlights

Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze (Year 9) and Silver (Year 10) program

Admissions Criteria

Challney High School for Boys admissions criteria are provided by the Chiltern Learning Trust and apply from September 2025 onwards. Documents include Challney High School for Boys Admissions Criteria and Catchment List; In Year Admissions are handled via the Local Education Authority (you must apply through the LEA website).

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