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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1212 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1201 |
| Number of Boys: | 1201 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 60.00% | 720 |
| Bangladeshi | 13.40% | 161 |
| Other Asian | 10.00% | 120 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 42 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 42 |
| African | 2.70% | 32 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| White British | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.