The Chalk Hills AcademyLeagrave High St , Luton

Located in Luton, The Chalk Hills Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Chalk Hills Academy currently has around 1614 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 33.4% 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 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.8%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 22.9%. white british pupils make up about 13.7% , followed by other white at 11%

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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 12% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .