Chiltern Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Gipsy Lane Luton LU1 3GF |
| Phone | 01582310644 |
| Reference Number | 145872 |
Chiltern Academy is a well-performing school that provides an inclusive and respectful environment for learning. It has received a 'Good' rating in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with personal development rated as 'Outstanding'. The school effectively engages its students through a broad curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Students exhibit pride in their school and demonstrate high levels of commitment to their education and personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.57%
Girls: 46.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | 121 | 240 |
| 8 | 130 | 113 | 243 |
| 9 | 120 | 117 | 237 |
| 10 | 136 | 103 | 239 |
| 11 | 133 | 99 | 232 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 20.5% |
| Pakistani | 16.1% |
| White, British | 13.9% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5% |
| Caribbean | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive and respectful learning environment
- Strong personal development programme
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils including those with SEND
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities
- High aspirations for student achievement
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Strong focus on staff well-being and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding and knowledge retention
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.2% |
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 | 240 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 179 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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