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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1026 |
| Number of Boys: | 486 |
| Number of Girls: | 540 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.00% | 308 |
| African | 12.70% | 130 |
| Other White | 10.60% | 109 |
| Pakistani | 8.10% | 83 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.60% | 68 |
| Caribbean | 5.50% | 56 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.30% | 54 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 39 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 27 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 17 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.