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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1197 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.21%
Girls: 48.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 121 | 118 | 239 |
| 8 | 112 | 131 | 243 |
| 9 | 138 | 102 | 240 |
| 10 | 122 | 111 | 233 |
| 11 | 120 | 122 | 242 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46% |
| White, Other | 12.6% |
| African | 6.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Putteridge High School | ||
| 2013-02-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-08 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-03-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-02-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-08 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-03-01 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.3 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.23 | 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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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 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 School
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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Windmill Hill School
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 Performing Arts College
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 |