Challney High School for Boys
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stoneygate Road Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9TJ |
| Phone | 01582599921 |
| Reference Number | 136651 |
Challney High School for Boys has achieved an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school demonstrates a strong culture of achievement, with high expectations of both learning and behavior. Pupils exhibit exceptional manners, engage positively with their peers and staff, and have access to a broad and well-structured curriculum, including opportunities for personal and character development. Part of the Chiltern Learning Trust, the school benefits from collaborative support which enhances the educational experience provided to its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 54.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 243 | Unknown | 243 |
| 8 | 242 | Unknown | 242 |
| 9 | 240 | Unknown | 240 |
| 10 | 238 | Unknown | 238 |
| 11 | 238 | Unknown | 238 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 60% |
| Asian, Other | 10% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| African | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White, British | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Challney High School for Boys and Community College | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show exceptional manners and a warm welcome to visitors.
- High expectations for learning and conduct are a well-established feature.
- Strong progress and academic achievement in examinations.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A comprehensive and well-structured careers education program.
- Excellent pupil leadership opportunities and engagement in extracurricular activities.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.2% |
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 | 103 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 78 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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