Challney High School for Girls is a secondary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Challney High School for Girls currently has around 1040 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 18.3% 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.
| Address: | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Estelle Jennings |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 109682 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1040 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1040 |
| 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 | 1,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,768 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 | 495 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leagrave Junior School Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leagrave Infant School Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Linden Road , LU4 9RD | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Infant School Beechwood Road , LU4 9RD | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys and Community College Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | - not rated | 423 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 1,623 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 | 2,646 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 | 236 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House Moorlands King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 477 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.