Located in Luton, Icknield High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Icknield High School currently has around 1446 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 25.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 45.6%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 18.5% , followed by other asian at 11.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Riddy Lane, Luton, LU3 2AH |
| Website: | http://www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01582576561 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kamran Ahmed |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137679 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1445 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1446 |
| Number of Boys: | 706 |
| Number of Girls: | 740 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 45.60% | 660 |
| Bangladeshi | 18.50% | 267 |
| Other Asian | 11.10% | 161 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 52 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 50 |
| White British | 3.40% | 49 |
| African | 3.30% | 47 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 38 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 34 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.