Located in Luton, Challney High School for Girls is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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 1046 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 29.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (60.4%). other asian pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by bangladeshi at 11.2%
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 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 11% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ |
| Website: | http://www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582571427 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sheba George |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144312 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1064 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1046 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1046 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 60.40% | 632 |
| Other Asian | 16.30% | 170 |
| Bangladeshi | 11.20% | 117 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 27 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 8 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 8 |
| African | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| White British | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 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 | 1,023 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.