Located in Luton, Lealands High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed 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.

Lealands High School currently has around 1026 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.3%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30%. african pupils make up about 12.7% , followed by other white at 10.6%

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 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AL
Website: http://www.lealands.luton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01582611600
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Luton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr John Burridge
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 109686

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1050
Number of Pupils: 1026
Number of Boys: 486
Number of Girls: 540

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British30.00%308
African12.70%130
Other White10.60%109
Pakistani8.10%83
White and Black Caribbean6.60%68
Caribbean5.50%56
Bangladeshi5.30%54
Indian3.80%39
Other Asian3.40%35
Other Mixed3.20%33
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%28
Unclassified2.70%28
White and Asian2.60%27
White and Black African1.70%17
Other Black0.70%7
Irish0.30%3
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.01)
Of the 202 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 188 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.01
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
29%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
40%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
43%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
41.7
Town average
44.2
Local authority average
44.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
90%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lea Bank Nursery
Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ
- not rated 1,231 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 1,475 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 2,468 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
3out of 4 2,923 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW
3out of 4 452 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sundon Park Junior School
Kinross Crescent , LU3 3JU
- not rated 503 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Whitefield Primary School
Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS
- not rated 833 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS
3out of 4 833 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Whitefield Infant School
Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS
- not rated 892 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL
- not rated 1,336 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL
1out of 4 1,441 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Houstone School
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
- not rated 2,418 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
4out of 4 2,497 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brandreth Middle School
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
- not rated 2,731 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Linmear Middle School
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
- not rated 2,731 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings Houghton Middle School
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
- not rated 2,801 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP
4out of 4 1,584 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ameina Community Education
19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF
- not rated 1,924 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Orchard Centre
Strangers Way , LU4 9ND
- not rated 2,069 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School
Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE
- not rated 2,273 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's House Moorlands
King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY
- not rated 2,273 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.