Icknield High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Riddy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU3 2AH |
| Phone | 01582576561 |
| Reference Number | 137679 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1453 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.55%
Girls: 50.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 150 | 289 |
| 8 | 136 | 159 | 295 |
| 9 | 143 | 150 | 293 |
| 10 | 150 | 138 | 288 |
| 11 | 152 | 136 | 288 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 45.4% |
| Asian, Other | 10.8% |
| White, British | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-14 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-11-23 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-09-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-01-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Icknield High School | ||
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-01-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-01-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
0.28 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
0.42 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.44 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
0.45 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.51 miles |
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Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
0.55 miles |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
0.72 miles |
|
The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
0.79 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NS |
0.82 miles |
|
Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
0.93 miles |
|
River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.98 miles |
|
Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.01 miles |
|
Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
1.02 miles |
|
Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
1.26 miles |
|
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
1.26 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
1.34 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
1.37 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.37 miles |
|
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
1.43 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
1.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
0.67 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
0.97 miles |
|
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1 miles |
|
Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.03 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.09 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
1.15 miles |
|
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
1.22 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.27 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
1.63 miles |
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Windmill Hill School
York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.82 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.83 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.84 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.85 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.9 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.95 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.97 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
2.24 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
2.68 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
2.68 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
2.73 miles |