Putteridge High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Putteridge Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 8HJ |
| Phone | 01582415791 |
| Reference Number | 144311 |
Putteridge High School demonstrates significant improvement in various areas since its previous inspection, showcasing a high quality of education and a strong commitment to personal development. Pupils express pride in their community, work diligently as 'first class learners', and benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum that caters to all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school excels in fostering exemplary behavior among its pupils and providing numerous enrichment opportunities that enhance their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1192 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.52%
Girls: 47.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 130 | 111 | 241 |
| 8 | 124 | 115 | 239 |
| 9 | 112 | 128 | 240 |
| 10 | 138 | 101 | 239 |
| 11 | 122 | 111 | 233 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.5% |
| White, Other | 14.5% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Caribbean | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Putteridge High School | |
| 07 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 08 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High quality of education with exceptional expectations for learning and personal development.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that engages all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective support for reading, boosting confidence for accessing the curriculum.
- Strong culture of oracy that enhances communication and debate skills among pupils.
- Exceptional opportunities for personal and wider community development.
- Comprehensive support for staff well-being and professional training.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67% |
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 | 172 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
0.13 miles |
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Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
0.77 miles |
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Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
0.77 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
0.8 miles |
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Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Cockernhoe Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8PY |
0.82 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
0.86 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
0.91 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
1 miles |
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Wigmore Primary
Twyford Drive, Wigmore Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9TB |
1.13 miles |
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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
1.43 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
1.67 miles |
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Wenlock CofE Academy
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.73 miles |
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Crawley Green Infant School
Beaconsfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.74 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
1.84 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
1.87 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
1.98 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
2.03 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant Academy
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
2.06 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
2.06 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
2.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
1.03 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.08 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
1.43 miles |
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Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.88 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
1.97 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
2.1 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
2.11 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
2.43 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
2.43 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
2.44 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
2.54 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.97 miles |
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Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
3.09 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
3.41 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
3.71 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
3.73 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
3.75 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
3.76 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
3.87 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
4.63 miles |