Challney High School for Girls
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Addington Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9FJ |
| Phone | 01582571427 |
| Reference Number | 144312 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1042 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 85% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 208 | 208 |
| 8 | Unknown | 210 | 210 |
| 9 | Unknown | 209 | 209 |
| 10 | Unknown | 208 | 208 |
| 11 | Unknown | 207 | 207 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 61.7% |
| Asian, Other | 15.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White, British | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 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 Inspection Date | 2020-02-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-14 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Challney High School for Girls | ||
| 2015-10-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-10-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-04 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | 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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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
0.28 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
0.49 miles |
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Ferrars Junior School
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0ES |
0.49 miles |
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The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL |
0.51 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
0.58 miles |
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Downside Primary School
Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ |
0.72 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
0.82 miles |
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Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX |
0.87 miles |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
0.91 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
0.94 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE |
1 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NS |
1.04 miles |
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Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP |
1.11 miles |
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St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ |
1.12 miles |
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Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
1.19 miles |
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Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
1.28 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
1.28 miles |
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Foxdell Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1TG |
1.38 miles |
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Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
1.4 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
0.13 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
0.14 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
0.24 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
0.92 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.28 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.42 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.48 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
1.57 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.64 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
1.79 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
1.83 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
1.84 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
1.88 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
2.01 miles |
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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
2.09 miles |
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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA |
2.24 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
2.28 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
2.43 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
2.47 miles |
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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
2.64 miles |