Lealands High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sundon Park Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3AL |
| Phone | 01582611600 |
| Reference Number | 109686 |
Lealands High School is performing well and has been graded as good across all evaluated areas. The school has a strong focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds thrive. Pupils feel a sense of belonging, often describing the school as a family. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing students to build their knowledge progressively, and those with special educational needs receive effective support. Overall, the school's leaders have high expectations, which contributes positively to students' learning and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1026 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 95 | 207 |
| 8 | 106 | 103 | 209 |
| 9 | 98 | 108 | 206 |
| 10 | 95 | 111 | 206 |
| 11 | 75 | 123 | 198 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30% |
| African | 12.7% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.6% |
| Caribbean | 5.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High expectations from leaders for student learning.
- Effective relationships between staff and students.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities available.
- Coherent behaviour policy applied consistently.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently use effective learning activities.
- Inconsistent delivery of the personal development curriculum.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 132 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 78 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
0.26 miles |
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Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS |
0.47 miles |
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Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX |
0.69 miles |
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Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
0.7 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
0.84 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
1.17 miles |
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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
1.21 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
1.37 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
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1.4 miles |
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Chalton Lower School
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1.4 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
1.4 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
1.41 miles |
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1.44 miles |
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1.45 miles |
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1.52 miles |
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1.55 miles |
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1.56 miles |
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1.58 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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1.66 miles |
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