Icknield High School

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Luton, LU32AH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
66.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Riddy Lane
Luton, LU32AH
Phone
1582576561
Website
icknield.beds.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137679
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Riddy Lane, Luton, LU3 2AH
Website
http://www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1445 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
1,453
Free School Meals
25.8% (375 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
10.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
97.1%
Ebacc Entry:
32.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.7%
Ebacc Languages:
53.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.54
Progress 8 Range:
0.38 to 0.71

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.7 (+22.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.9 (+13.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.6 (+11.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.54 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
242
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,453 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Raising the Achievement for All"

Celebration Aspiration Respect Equality Support

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families and emphasizes high-quality teaching, outstanding pastoral care, an inclusive and supportive community, and the aim to raise achievement for all within a safe and purposeful environment.

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Art gallery Specialist provision for the Hearing Impaired

Curriculum Highlights

Expansive curriculum Wide range of extra-curricular activities

SEND Provision

Icknield High School offers a wide range of provision for students with learning difficulties, including small group work, literacy and numeracy intervention, and social skills development; SEND Policy and Information Reports; SENCO Barbara Jones (contact details available).

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