Challney High School for Girls

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

Luton, LU49FJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
70.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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
14 January 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Addington Way
Luton, LU49FJ
Phone
1582571427
Website
challneygirls.luton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144312
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ
Website
http://www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1064 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
1,042
Free School Meals
26.9% (280 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
11.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
98.5%
Ebacc Entry:
22.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.3%
Ebacc Languages:
34.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.74
Progress 8 Range:
0.54 to 0.93

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.2 (+19.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.0 (+11.5 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.0 (4.5 below average)
Progress 8:
0.74 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,042 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Opportunity Achievement

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Sheba George welcomes visitors to Challney High School for Girls. The school aims to develop influential women of the future through a strong academic curriculum, exceptionally high expectations and outstanding pastoral care, within a supportive and aspirational environment.

Facilities

laptops iPads chromebooks dedicated ICT facilities computer rooms the library has desktop computers state-of-the-art BenQ interactive boards 1-to-1 Chromebooks for Learning scheme

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Photography Business Studies Computing & IMedia Design and Technology Drama Economics English Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music Personal Development Curriculum Physical Education Religious Education Science

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements are made through Luton Borough Council. In-year admissions apply for year groups 7-11. When applications exceed places, places are allocated using the usual criteria; children with a Statement of SEN or an EHC Plan must be admitted to the school named in the Statement/Plan; the sibling criterion applies to siblings of pupils attending Challney High School for Boys or Challney High School for Girls.

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