Located in Luton, Challney High School for Boys is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Challney High School for Boys currently has around 1201 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (60%). bangladeshi pupils make up about 13.4% , followed by other asian at 10%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Stoneygate Road, Luton, LU4 9TJ
Website: http://www.challneyboys.co.uk
Telephone: 01582599921
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Luton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark Mailer
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136651

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1212
Number of Pupils: 1201
Number of Boys: 1201
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani60.00%720
Bangladeshi13.40%161
Other Asian10.00%120
Indian3.50%42
Other (any other ethnic group)3.50%42
African2.70%32
Other White1.70%21
Unclassified1.60%19
White and Asian1.60%19
Other Mixed0.80%10
Caribbean0.50%6
White British0.40%5
White and Black African0.20%2
White and Black Caribbean0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.39)
Of the 234 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 221 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.39
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
41%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
54%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
43%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.7
Town average
44.2
Local authority average
44.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
3out of 4 1,446 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 1,849 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lea Bank Nursery
Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ
- not rated 2,454 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
3out of 4 2,753 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way , LU4 9ND
4out of 4 873 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Leagrave Junior School
Strangers Way , LU4 9ND
- not rated 873 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leagrave Infant School
Strangers Way , LU4 9ND
- not rated 873 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Downside Junior School
Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ
- not rated 940 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Downside Primary School
Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ
3out of 4 940 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Challney High School for Boys and Community College
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
4out of 4 423 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
- not rated 423 yd Community school No Girls More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 1,666 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mill Vale School
Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP
- not rated 2,652 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 649 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School
Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE
- not rated 657 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's House Moorlands
King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY
- not rated 657 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Orchard Centre
Strangers Way , LU4 9ND
- not rated 884 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Luton Education, Tuition and Guidance Centre
9 Cosgrove Way , LU1 1XL
- not rated 1,111 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.