Stopsley High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St. Thomas's Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7UX |
| Phone | 01582870900 |
| Reference Number | 148692 |
Stopsley High School is performing well, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school promotes a safe and inclusive environment where pupils from various backgrounds respect one another and feel secure. The leadership has effectively collaborated with the trust to implement significant changes that have resulted in improved behavior and a well-planned, diverse curriculum that supports the learning of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1074 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.68%
Girls: 48.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 137 | 95 | 232 |
| 8 | 102 | 117 | 219 |
| 9 | 109 | 115 | 224 |
| 10 | 102 | 96 | 198 |
| 11 | 105 | 96 | 201 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 19.6% |
| White, Other | 17.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.9% |
| African | 10% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Caribbean | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Stopsley High School | |
| 07 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive community
- Strong support for pupils experiencing harassment
- Significantly improved behavior and calm atmosphere
- Well-planned curriculum that reflects diverse cohort
- Active engagement of pupils in personal development opportunities
- Effective communication and consultation with staff about changes
- Strong leadership committed to improving provision
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices by some teachers
- Lack of clear guidance for supporting pupils with SEND who do not have EHC plans
- Some parents have concerns about communication and understanding of changes
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52% |
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 | 137 | 33 |
| Third Preference | 184 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
0.35 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
0.47 miles |
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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
0.52 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
0.6 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
0.77 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
0.79 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.92 miles |
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Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
0.96 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
0.97 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
1.01 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
1.07 miles |
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Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
1.08 miles |
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Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
1.09 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
1.27 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
1.28 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant Academy
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
1.32 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.34 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
1.35 miles |
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Wenlock CofE Academy
Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.4 miles |
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Crawley Green Infant School
Beaconsfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW |
1.43 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
0.37 miles |
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Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
1.03 miles |
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Denbigh High School
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1.08 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.08 miles |
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1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.19 miles |
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1.23 miles |
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1.39 miles |
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1.45 miles |
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82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
1.48 miles |
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1.58 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
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2 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.11 miles |
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Lea Manor High School
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2.28 miles |
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2.55 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.64 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.65 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.7 miles |
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145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.7 miles |
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Lealands High School
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2.98 miles |
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3.57 miles |